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PREFACE 


riie  preparation  of  an  account  of  a  trip  so  momentous  and  full  of  interest 
as  tiie  visit  of  the  'riiirteenth  Regiment  to  Montreal,  while  the  enthusiasm 
is  still  fresh  in  the  minds  of  those  who  participated,  is  a  difficult  task,  for  no 
language  can  adequately  describe  the  effect  upon  the  memi)ers  of  the  ever- 
varying  scenes  and  incidents  of  the  occasion. 

I  have  therefore  attempted  simply  to  give  a  "  plain,  unvarnished  tale,"  avoid- 
ing all  exaggeration  and  hyperliole.  The  voluminous  and  excellent  reports 
made  by  the  gentlemen  of  the  Press  who  accompanied  the  regiment,  as  well  as 
those  of  the  local  papers  of  Montreal  and  Hartford,  have  been  used  freely,  and  I 
desire  to  express,  in  advance,  my  acknowledgments  for  their  most  valuable  and 
indispensable  assistance.  Wherever  used  verbatim,  I  have  given  the  proper 
credit. 

The  influence  upon  the  regiment  of  the  expedition  from  its  inception  to  its 
close  has  been  highly  beneficial.  Its  morale  and  dicipline  have  ])een  greatly 
improved.  It  has  increased  its  numbers,  and  recruiting  is  still  active.  The 
esprit  du  corps  was  never  greater  than  at  the  present  time. 

It  is  especially  worthy  of  remark,  that  from  the  moment  of  departure  on  the 
22(1  of  May  to  the  dismissal  on  the  26th,  the  evening  of  the  return,  there  was 
not  a  single  breach  of  discipline  or  decorum.  The  conduct  of  the  men,  indi- 
vidually and  collectively,  reflected  high  honor  upon  the  regiment,  and  upon  the 
State  and  Nation  it  represented  on  foreign  soil.  It  is  a  most  creditable  fact,  also, 
that,  with  a  very  moderate  assessment  upon  each  man,  and  a  few  contributions 
from  several  generous  and  public  s]iirited  citizens,  whose  names  are  here  omitted 
at  their  own  desire,  every  expense  was  promptly  met;  and  there  remained,  after 
aF  accounts  were  settled,  a  balance  of  nearly  three  hundred  dollars,  which  was 
turned  over  to  the  regimental  fund. 

The  committees  and  all  the  officers  and  men  entrusted  with  the  carrying  out 
of  any  part  of  the  details  worked  with  unselfish  devotion  and  zeal. 

Of  the  attention  of  the  soldiers  and  citizens  who  extended  a  reception  to  the 
Thirteenth,  no  words  of  praise  can  be  too  exaggerated.  The  ovation  was  con- 
tinuous and  unstinted.  The  regiment  has  acknowledged  this,  as  far  as  is  in 
its  power,  by  resolutions  of  thanks  ;  and  invitations  have  already  been  extended 
to  the  Montreal  Volunteers  and  to  the  First  Connecticut  Regiment  to  become 
the  guests  of  the  Thirteenth  on  next  Decoration  Day. 

This  account,  prepared  at  the  request  of  the  IJoard  of  Officers,  is  submitted 
with  a  full  appreciation  that  the  description  falls  far  short  of  the  actual  occur- 
rences ;  but  it  will  serve  to  perpetuate  a  trip  which  will  survive  in  the  history 
of  the  National  Ouaid  of  the  State  of  New  York  long  after  the  actors  in  it  have 
passed  from  memory. 

IIOR.\TIO  C.  KING, 

Hrevft-Col.  a  Hit  Major  Thirteenth  Ke^'f.  N.  6'.,  ,S"  N.  )'. 


The  Visit  to  Montreal. 


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In  June,  187S,  on  the  occasion  of  the  Annual  Excursion 
of  Plymouth  Sunday-school,  (^Ihaplain  Henry  Ward  Beecher, 
Colonel  David  E.  Austen  and  Major  Horatio  C.  King  were  among 
the  guests.  In  talking  over  the  condition  of  tiie  regiment,  the 
(juestion  arose.  What  shall  be  suggested  that  will  be  an  incentive 
to  recruiting,  and  also  to  greater  excellence  in  drill  and  discii)line? 
Mr.  Beecher,  who  had  but  recently  returned  from  Montreal,  gave  an 
account  of  the  brilliant  reception  given  by  the  Canadians  to  the 
Barlow  Greys,  from  St.  Albans,  Vt.,  on  its  visit  in  May,  to  partici- 
pate in  the  celebration  of  the  Queen's  birthday.  "  Why  not  take 
our  regiment  there  .''  "  added  the  Chajjlain.  The  idea  was  eagerly 
embraced  by  the  others,  and  thus  originated  the  memorable  trip 
of  the  Thirteenth  to  Montreal. 

Soon  after  the  subject  was  laid  before  the  Board  of  Officers, 
the  project  cordially  endorsed,  and  a  committee  was  appointed  to 
perfect  the  arrangements.  The  committee  comprised  Colonel 
David  E.  Austen,  Lt.-Col.  H.  H.  Beadle,  Major  Horatio  C.  King, 
Chaplain  H.  W.  Beecher,  Captain  J.  Frank  Dillont,  Co.  F,  and 
Lieutenant  Edward  B.  Smith,  Co.  B.  They  at  once  entered  upon 
their  duties,  and,  having  first  investigated  the  question  of  transport- 
ation, found  the  matter  perfectly  feasible ;  that  the  expense  would 
be  small  and  within  the  means  of  the  members  of  the  regiment 
generally. 

It  is  proper  to  say  at  the  outset  that  Colonel  Austen,  as  chairman, 
was  the  leading  spirit  in  the  execution  of  the  preliminary  work, 
with  all  its  numerous  details,  and  to  him,  more  than  to  any  one,  is 
due  the  grandly  successful  execution  of  the  prescribed  programme. 

'I"he  next  step  was  to  secure  permission  not  only  to  leave  our 
own  State  with  arms,  but  also  to  pass  through  Connecticut,  Mas- 
sachusetts, New  Hampshire  and  Vermont— all  in  the  line  of  travel 
— and  to  enter  the  Queen's   Dominions.     This    permission   was 


6  Visit  of  tilt-  Tliiiticnth  A'i\i^iini'>it 

promptly  and  cheerfully  granted,  and  the  following  letter  from  llie 
Secretary  of  State  for  Canada  gave  fidl  assurance  that  the  appear- 
ance of  an  American  regiment  on  C'anadian  soil  would  be  received 
with  marked  favor: 

OiTAWA,  loth  Ji'iv,  1S78. 
Sir — I  have  the  honur  to  acknowledjje  the  receipt  of  your  letter  of  tlie  27th 
June,  requesting  that  permission  may  l)e  granted  to  the  regiment  under  your 
command  to  visit  Montreal  on  the  Queen's  i)irtliday,  24th  May  next.  I  liave 
much  ])leasiire  in  conveying  to  you  the  assurance  tiial  your  proposition  meets 
with  the  approval  of  the  (lovernment  of  Canada.  Though  I  have  not  had  any 
communication  on  the  subject  with  the  military  authorities  in  Montreal,  T  have 
no  hesitation  in  saying  that  the  volunteers  of  that  city  will  cordially  welcome 
your  regiment  in  its  proposed  visit. 

I  have  the  honor  to  be,  sir,  your  obedient  servant, 

R.  W.  SCOTT, 
Secretary  of  State  J'«r  Canada, 
Colonel  Daviu  E.  Aus  I  KN, 

CommaiiiiiHi,'  13///  Regiment  In/ant)  y, 
Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

A  correspondence  with  Lt.-Col.  A.  A.  Stevenson,  command- 
ing the  Montreal  Artillery  Brigade,  also  disclosed  the  fact  that 
the  regiment  would  receive  a  most  cordial  welcome,  and  at  a  suh- 
secjuent  visit  in  December  of  that  public  spirited  gentleman  to 
Brooklyn,  when  he  was  informally  entertained  by  some  of  the 
officers  of  the  Thirteenth,  he  predicted  that  if  our  regiment  came, 
the  celebration  at  Montreal  would  be  one  of  the  largest  and  most 
enthusiastic  demonstrations  ever  made  in  the  Dominion. 

In  February  of  tliis  year,  a  sub-committee  from  the  General 
Committee,  Colonel  Austen  and  Captain  Dillont,  visited  Montreal 
and  completed  the  arrangements  for  the  comfort  of  the  regiment 
during  its  stay.  'I'hey  were  hospitably  entertained  by  Colonel 
Stevenson  and  other  volunteer  officers,  and  by  Mr.  Southgate,  pro- 
prietor of  the  Windsor  House.  It  was  decided  to  ejuarter  the  com- 
mand in  the  Skating  Rink,  immediately  in  the  rear  of  the  hotel 
just  mentioned,  from  which  rations  were  to  be  served. 

During  the  fall  and  winter,  and  up  to  the  departure  of  the  regi- 
ment, much  enthusiasm  was  manifested  in  the  attendance  upon 
drills,  which  were  inore  frequent  than  ever  before  known  in  the 
history  of  the  regiment  since  its  service  in  the  field  in  1861,  '62 
and  '63.     The  very  large  number  of  recruits  rendered  these  drills 


To  Montreal^  Caiitu/a, 


especially  necessary,  but  the  tax  upon  the  time  of  both  officers  and 
men  was  cheerfully  met,  each  one  feeling  that  in  going  on  foreign 
soil  special  excellence  would  be  expected,  and  must  be  displayed, 
not  only  for  the  regimenl's  sake,  but  also  for  the  credit  of  the 
State  and  the  country  wliich  it  represented. 

The  principal  preparations  having  been  completed,  the  following 
order  was  issued  from  Albany  : 

(JKNKRAf.    IIkAI).(^U.\RTKRS,    StATE   OF   NkW  V 

Alljl' lANT-fii: 


KRS,  State  of  New  Vork,  ) 

M'.KAI.'S    OkKK  E,  S 

Ai.iiANV,  Apiil  17,  1879.      > 


Sfiecial  Orders 
No.  58. 

Colonel  David  \\.  Au<ten,  131I1  Regiment,  National  Cuaid,  S.  N.  Y.,  is  here- 
by  authorized  to  proceed  with  his  command  to  the  City  of  Montreal  on  Thursday, 
May  22d  proximo,  the  necessary  permission  to  pass  through  the  intermediate 
States  and  to  enter  the  Dominion  of  tlanada  under  arms  having  been  granted  by 
the  proper  authorities. 

Hy  order  of  the  Commander-in-Chief. 

J  NO.   H.  WOODWARD, 

Adjutant-  General. 

On  the  15th  day  of  May,  a  review  was  tendered  to  Maj.-Gen. 
Alexander  Shaler,  commanding  the  First  Division,  at  Ciilmore's 
Garden,  in  New  York.  Although  a  stormy  night,  there  was  a  large 
attendance  from  both  New  York  and  Brooklyn.  The  review  was 
followed  by  a  brief  drill  and  dress  parade,  and  the  evening  closed, 
as  usual,  with  a  "hop."  General  Shaler  was  accompanied  by 
nearly  all  the  members  of  his  staff,  and  expressed  himself  highly 
gratified  with  the  appearance  and  proficiency  of  the  regiment. 

The  final  drill  preparatory  to  leaving  was  had  on  the  19th  of 
May,  in  pursuance  of  the  following  order,  which,  w^th  the  circular 
referred  to,  are  inserted  as  an  interesting  part  of  this  history  : 

Hkad-quarters  13TH  Regiment,  Infantry,  N.  G  ,  S.  N.  Y., 
^  Rrooki.VN,   May  %,  1870. 

General  Orders  (  '         f  i'       /  J- 

A'o.  8.  < 

I.  All  members  of  this  command,  except  Band  and  Drum  Corps,  who  intend 
to  accompany  it  on  the  international  visit  to  Montreal  (those  members  only),  are 
hereby  ordered  to  assemble  at  the  Armory  in  dress  uniform,  knapsack,  overcoat 
rolled,  fatigue  cap  slung  from  left  rear  button,  fatigue  jacket  packed  in  knapsack, 
for  preparatory  drill,  on  Monday,  May  19th,  at  8  o'clock  P.  M. 


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Visit  of  the  Thirtfcnth  Ri'!:^imciit 


Kvery  member  intending  to  accompany  the  re(;imcnt   Id    Montreal  will  he  re- 
iiuireil  to  be  |)resent  ami  to  have  his  assessment  fully  |ui<l  up  on  this  evening. 
No  visitors  will  be  atlmitled  to  the  Armory. 

A  guard  consisting  of  one  Sergeant  iinil  two  Privates,  from  Company  I,  wi"  be 
|)oste(l  nl  7  I'.  M.,  and  will  ixclude  all  visiiurs. 

II.  This  Keginieni,  with  Hand  and  Drum  Corps,  wdl  assemble  at  the  .Armory, 
in  dress  unilorm,  kiia|)sack,  overco.at  rolled,  fatigue  cap  slung  from  left  rear 
button,  fatigue  j.icket  and  one  pair  of  white  pants,  and  such  other  articles  as 
•are  noted  in  .Montreal  Circulai,  No.  2,  issued  from  these  I  Ie.-\d.i|uarlers,  packe<l  in 
knap^.ick,  on  Thursday,  .May  22d,  1.S79,  for  the  purpose  of  proceciling  to  the 
City  of  Montreal,  Dominion  of  {'anada,  to  participate  in  the  anniversary  celebra- 
tion of  the  liitlhday  of  Hi.-r  Majesty  (^)ueen  X'ictoria.  Assembly  will  be  sounded 
at  7  o'clock  I'.  .M.     Members  will  provide  themselves  with  one  d.ay's  ration.s. 

ID.  The  Regiment,  in  returning,  will  visit  the  City  of  Hartford,  on  Monday, 
iMay26lh,  and  will  be  received  by  the  1st  Regiment  Conn.  N.  (1.,  Colonel  Lucius 
A.  Harbour,  commanding.  The  connnand  will  reach  New  \'ork  City  on  Monday, 
.M.iy  26th,  at  5  I'.  M.,  and  will  be  received  at  the  Grand  Central  Depot  by  the 
9th  Regiment  of  New  V'ork,  Colonel  S.  Oscar  Rider,  con\mr.~'''ng  ;  23d  Regiment 
of  Ibooklyn,  Colonel  Rodney  C.  Ward,  connnanding;  .Separate  Tnnjp  D,  Second 
Division,  Captain  II.  A.  Mohrmann,  commanding, 

IV.    Officers  and  members  will  observe  and  obey  all  provixion.^  of  .Montreal 
Circular,  No.  2,  which  are  hereby  made  binding  as  part  of  this  order. 

Hy  order  of  Colonel  David  E.  -Aifsikn. 

HENRY  D.    STANWOOD, 
Official :  Adjutant. 

HKNRY  n.  STANWOOD,    \,iiuta„t. 


HKAi)-(jiiAi<rKRS  ijrii  RK(;iMi:\r,  Im-amkv,  N.  G..  S.  N.  Y.,  / 

Hrookia'.v,  May  ist,  1879.  \ 

Montreal  Circular,  \ 
No.  2.  I 

This  Circular  is  issued  for  the  information  and  government  of  this  command. 

The  Regiment  will  assemble,  for  the  Montreal  Excursion,  on  Thursday,  May 
22,  at  7  o'clock  P.  M.,  in  heavy  inarching  order,  with  one  day's  rations. 

FiKi.i)  AND  SiAKF. — Field  and  Staff  Officers  will  have  their  horse  equipments 
distinctly  marked,  packed  in  a  bag  or  box,  and  delivered  to  the  (Quartermaster, 
at  the  Armory,  on  Monday,  May  19,  at  8  o'clock  P.  M.  Field  and  Staff  Officers 
will  also  arrange  to  have  horses  meet  them  at  Grand  Central  De|iot,  on  the 
return  of  the  regiment,  on  Monday,  May  26tli,  at  4.30  P.  M.  The  parade  on 
return  through  New  York  will  be  mounted. 

Uac.c.AC.K. — (Officers  and  Members  of  the  Veteran  .Association  will  each  be 
allowed  one  small  bag  or  valise,  which  must  be  flelivered  (distinctly  marked) 
to  the  Quartermaster,  at  the  Armory,  on  Wednesday,  May  21st,  at  8  P.  M. 
Each  Company  will  be  allowetl  one  trunk,  to  be  delivered  to  the  Quartermaster 
at  the  same  hour. 


To  Xfonhcal,  Canada. 


SkrvanI'S. — Coinpaiiics  will  he  alluwed  in  take  servants,  upon  payment  to 
the  (Jiuaiterniaster  of  Wn  dollars  for  each.  Payment  rf(|uire<l  on  or  before 
Monday,  May  Kjtli.     Servants  will  he  requireil  to  appear  in  uniform. 

RaI'IiiNS.  —  Menii)ers  not  desirous  of  takiiti;  one  da\'\t  tittions,  will  he  ahle  to 
|)rocure  hreakfasi  at  .St.  .Mlians  Motel,  on  Friday,  May  2_}il,  upon  payment  of 
50  cent;j  to  Commissary  (iustav  A.  Jahn,  who  will  (;ive  them  a  meal  ticket  in 
return.  These  tickets  will  not  he  issue<l  after  .Monilay,  May  19th,  hut  may  he 
l)rocured  at  any  tin)e  previous  ;  no  meal  can  he  furnished  at  -St.  Alhans  unless 
enjjat;ed  in  advance,  as  herein  provided.  Only  those  holding  tickets  will  he 
accommodated. 

NoN-CoM.  Ol  riCK.RS. — IVon»Commissioned  officers  will  specially  supervise 
their  respective  squads,  he  responsihle  for  their  neat  equipment  an<l  dress,  and 
re|)ort  any  neglect.  They  will  preserve  the  dignity  of  their  positions,  whether  on 
or  off  duty.  Comjjany  Q.  M.  .Sergeants  wdl  report  to  the  (,)uartermaster  of  the 
regiment,  on  Thursday,  May  22d,  at  6.30  V.  M.,  and  dumig  the  trip  will  he 
subject  to  the  Quartermaster's  orders,  A  Company  Sergeant  will  he  detailed 
to  act  as  Company  i).  M.  Sergeant,  in  case  of  vacancy,  or  jjrovided  the  Company 
(J.  M.  .Sergeant  of  any  ("ompany  is  not  going  to  Montreal. 

I)i<i:ss. — Officers  will  parade  with  overcoat  in  sling.  Collars,  in  all  cases, 
must  he  sewed  or  huttoned  on  inside  of  coat,  and  jc/// «('//'<''?//('«'('</ to  show 
more  than  a  quarter  of  an  inch  ahove  the  coat  collar.  Captains  will  he  held  re- 
sponsihle for  this.  Members  are  advised  to  wear  shirts  of  colored  flannel,  and 
to  discard  all  white  linen  shirts. 

Rll'l.KS  ANIJ  Bki.ts.  —  Mend)ers  will  provide  themselves  with  paste  for  cleaning 
white  belts  and  suitable  polish  for  brasses  ;  also,  with  rag  for  cleaning  rifle,  and 
during  the  trip  each  man  will  he  held  responsihle  for  the  condition  of  his  piece. 
Sunday  morning  inspection,  at  8  .\.  M.,  in  the  Rink.  Kvery  man  will  then  be  re- 
quired to  be  present,  and  quarters,  arms  and  equipments  must  he  in  perfect  order. 

Knapsacks.  — Packing  ol  Knapsack. — Members  will  he  required  to  pack  in 
knapsack  :  Fatigue  jacket,  I  pair  white  pants,  comb  and  brush,  2  towels,  i  pair 
socks,  4  collars,  belt  paste,  brass  polish,  2  pairs  of  gloves,  I  d.ay's  rations,  piece 
wool  rag  for  cleaning  rifle,  I  extra  shirt,  I  tin  cup. 

On  TiiK  Cars. — A  proper  treatment  of  all  parties  passing  through  the  cars, 
whether  connected  with  the  Regiment  or  not,  must  be  accorded  by  officers  and  men. 

At  least  one  commissioned  officer  shall  at  all  hours  be  present  with  his  Com- 
pany in  the  same  car.  If  not  otherwise  agreed  upon.  Company  commissioned 
officers  will  divide  the  tours  of  duty  equally. 

Upon  entering  the  cars,  Captains  will  cause  their  men  to  occupy  seats  towards 
the  door  through  which  they  enter,  pl.acing,  as  rapidly  as  possible,  two  men  in 
each  seat,  seating  their  men  successively. 

Commissioned  officers  will  be  held  responsible  for  cleanly  condition  of  Com- 
pany car.  The  cars  will  be  inspected  on  Friday,  at  8  A.  .M.,  before  arrival  at 
St.  Alhans  ;  returning,  on  Monday,  at  7  A.  M.,  before  reaching  Hartford. 

As  soon  as  all  are  seated,  a  guard  of  two  men  will  he  stationed  at  each  end  of 
each  car.  These  sentinels  will  be  relieved  every  hour,  and  will  allow  no  person 
other  than  railroad  employees  to  ride  upon    the  platforms.     Members  may  be 


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passed  from  one  car  to  an  )tlier,  by  the  senior  commissioned  officer,  in  case  of 
absolute  n'-icssity,  not  to  exceed  tliree  at  any  given  time.  Tiiose  passing  will 
be  required  by  the  sentinels  to  step  at  once  from  one  car  to  the  other,  making 
no  delay  on  platforms.  All  jiassing,  except  on  |)art  of  commissioned  officers, 
will  be  strictly  }iroliibited  i)ftween  12  1'.  M.  and  5  A.  M. 

Members  will  remain  in  their  seats  until  the  train  starts  ;  they  will  then  re- 
move their  dress  coats  and  -;paulettes,  and  wear  fatigue  caps  and  jackets.  They 
will  leave  bayonets  in  the  scabbards,  and  haPj;  up  white  belts  to  avoid  soiling. 
Commissioned  officers  will  see  that  belts,  knapsacks,  hats,  uniforms  and  ritles 
are  stored  in  the  cars  with  reference  to  perfect  order  and  proper  care. 

Returning  from  Montreal  to  Hartford,  and  from  Hartford  to  New  York,  mem- 
bers will  occupy  the  same  seats  and  cars  as  on  the  outward  trip. 

In  going  to  Montreal,  a  stop  of  ten  minutes  will  be  made  at  Roxbury,  Ver- 
mont (6.30  to  7  A.  M. )  ;  returning,  a  similar  stop  will  be  made  at  or  near  North- 
ampton, Mass.  A  commissioned  officer  will  then  place  himself  on  the  platform 
of  car,  and,  upon  signal  from  the  Colonel,  members  will  be  allowed  tc  liiave  the 
cars  to  wash,  etc. 

Forty-five  minutes  will  be  allowed  at  St.  Albans  for  those  to  brcakf.ist  who  do 
not  desire  to  carry  rations.  Members  will  then  be  allowed  to  leave  the  cars. 
Company  commandants  will,  however,  sec  that  at  least  three  men  are  detailed 
in  charge  of  each  car.  The  men  so  detailed  may  divide  the  time  so  as  to  have 
one  continually  in  the  car  to  watch  property. 

Members  marching  to  the  hotel,  to  breakfast,  will  go  in  Company  squads,  with 
fatigue  jacket,  white  body  belt  and  cap.     If  rainy,  will  wear  overcoat. 

In  Quartkrs. — The  entire  command  will  be  quartered  in  the  Victoria  Skating 
Rmk,  at  Montreal. 

A  bed  will  be  assigned  to  e.ach  man,  the  Rink  being  laid  out  in  Company 
streets,  and  in  no  case  will  any  member  either  rest  on  or  make  use  of  any  bed 
other  than  his  own.  I'lach  bed  will  be  furnished  with  mattrass,  pillow  and 
blanket,  and  must  at  all  times  be  kept  in  perfect  order. 

Each  man  willca-e  for  his  own  rifle,  and  will  not  be  allo\/ed  to  leave  quarters 
in  Rink  until  it  is  in  perfect  order.  Rifles,  knapsacks  and  e(|Uipments  will  be 
stored  in  accordance  with  verbal  instructions  to  i)e  given  on  arrival  at  the  Rink. 

Reveille,  6  A.  M.  — Roll  Call. 

Peas  on  Trencher,  7  A.  M. 

Surgeon's   Call,  8  A.    M. 

Roast  Beef,  6  P.  M. 

Retreat,  at  -Sunset. 

Tattoo,  lo  P.  M. 

Taps,  10.30  P.  M. — Lower  Lights. 

On  Sunday  : 

Inspection,  at  8  A.  M. 

Church  Call,  at  9.45  .\.  M. 

Luncheon,  at  1  P.  M. 

Roast  Beef,  at  5  P.  M. 

Assembly  for  Departure,  at  5.45  P.  M- 


To  Montreal,  Canada. 


II 


In  going  to  meals,  men  will  march  in  fatigue  jacket,  with  body  belt  only,  each 
Company  going  in  a  body  under  charge  of  a  commissioned  officer.  Members 
will  be  seated  and  leave  the  table  simultaneously.  Oft)cers  will  see  that  perfect 
order  is  preserved  at  table.  Members  not  present  at  i)roper  meal  hours  will  be 
required  to  jirovide  for  themselves.  At  Roast  Heef  Call  and  at  Luncheon  on 
•Sunday,  members  will  appear  in  dress  coats,  epaulettes  and  white  body  belts. 

The  Regiment  will  be  dismissed,  except  when  on  jjarade,  and  memljers  will 
be  allowed  perfect  freedom  of  action.  The  honor  of  the  men  for  gentlemanly 
conduct  will  be  relied  upon,  so  long  as  the  confidence  placc<l  in  them  is  not 
broken. 

DAVID  E.  AUSTEN, 

Colonel. 

Oti  the  evenint^  of  the  19th,  the  white  phunes,  so  long  a  part  of 
the  iinifonn  of  the  regiment,  were  "  called  in,"  and  the  white 
pom-pon  issued  in  their  stead. 

As  early  as  6  o'clock  on  the  evening  of  May  22d  the  men  began 
to  assemble  at  the  Armory.  Before  7  o'clock  it  was  evident  that 
the  apprehension  that  we  would  parade  but  eight  companies  of 
sixteen  files  each  was  to  be  agreeably  disappointed,  for  when  the 
"  Assembly"  sounded  there  fell  into  line  sufficient  for  ten  com- 
panies of  sixteen  files  each,  all  enthusiastic,  and  in  earnest  to 
maintain  the  excellent  reputation  of  the  command. 

A  complete  roster  of  the  officers  and  men  is  given  in  an  appendix. 


The  Eaji^le,  describb.g  the  departure  and  scenes  preliminary 
thereto,  said  : 

The  enthusiasm  of  the  people  along  the  line  of  march  from  the 
Armory  to  the  ferry  was  at  its  height,  yesterday,  over  the  departure 
of  the  Thirteenth  Regiment  for  Canada,  to  unite  with  the  Cana- 
dians in  celebrating,  on  Saturday,  the  birthday  of  Queen  Victoria. 
The  music  of  the  bands  of  the  vast  Sunday-sciiool  army  had  hardly 
died  away  on  the  streets  when  there  issued  from  the  Armory  on 
Flatbush  avenue  a  body  of  men  armed  indeed  as  if  for  war,  but 
with  a  mission  of  peace.  This  event  has  caused  great  interest 
among  the  i)eople  of  Brooklyn  for  some  time  past,  and  the  excite- 
ment is  not  likely  to  abate  until  the  return  of  the  organization 
from  Montreal.  The  many  thoughtful  citizens  who  hung  their 
windows  and  doors  with  flags  and  banners  for  the  children  did  not 
take  their  colors  in  when  the  parade  was  over,  but  allowed  them 
to  remain  in  honor  of  the  gallant  Thirteenth,  and  some  even  at- 
tached bou(iuets  to  the  ends  of  their  Hag  poles 


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All  the  officers  and  men  were  on  hand  an  hour  or  so  earlier 
than  the  time  designated  in  the  orders.  They  did  not  want  to  be 
hurried,  as  they  had  many  tilings  to  do  before  they  could  appear 
in  the  street.  In  every  company  room  there  was  bustle  and  ex- 
citement. It  looked  as  if  the  regiment  was  preparing  for  the  field 
of  battle.  The  familiar  visitor  to  the  armory  must  have  been 
surprised  at  its  apjiearance.  It  did  not  look  like  the  same  build- 
ing it  was  a  week  ago.  There  was  a  vacant  aspect  about  it  Where 
one  was  accustomed  to  see  guns  and  drums  and  knapsacks,  there 
was  nothing  but  empty  space.  The  keys  were  in  all  the  doors 
ready  for  locking. 


Ill 


A  good  many  people  must  have  been  ignorant  of  the  time  of 
departure ;  for  many  hours  before  the  regiment  moved,  there  was 
a  crowd  in  the  street  anxiously  looking  up  at  the  windows,  to  see 
the  soldiers,  as  if  expecting  them  tocome  out  e/ery  minute.  As  the 
hour  of  eight  o'clock  approached,  the  armory  presented  a  scene 
never  before  witnessed  within  its  walls.  If  the  building  had  been 
ten  times  as  large  as  it  was  it  would  not  have  sufficed  to  hold  all 
the  people  who  clamored  for  admission.  Fully  five  thousand 
people  surrounded  the  armory ;  at  every  window,  on  every  stoop 
and  balcony,  and  high  on  the  tops  of  the  roofs  of  houses,  men, 
women  and  children  waited  to  have  a  glimpse  of  the  crack  Thir- 
teenth. On  the  top  floor  of  the  building,  where  the  companies 
have  their  rooms,  a  large  number  of  ladies  waited  on  their  hus- 
bands. There  were  a  few  affecting  scenes  here ;  but  as  soon  as 
the  Adjutant's  call  was  sounded  the  loving  groups  separated,  and 
there  was  not  a  little  tear  shedding  going  on  among  the  fair  ones. 
After  the  men  left  their  rooms  for  the  main  floor,  the  admission  to 
the  building  became  general,  and  the  ui)per  regions  were  soon 
packed  with  boys.  It  was  a  difficult  matter  to  secure  an  entrance 
to  the  drill  room.  After  it  was  filled  with  spectators  two  guards 
were  placed  at  the  door,  so  that  no  person  could  enter  without  a 
pass.  As  soon  as  Adjutant  Stanwood  formed  the  command  he 
tansferred  it  to  Colonel  Austen.  A  finer  looking  body  of  men  was 
never  seen.  The  audience  applauded  them  as  they  stood  silent  in 
the  ranks.  The  troops  were  in  full  uniform,  with  fatigue  jackets 
and  white  pants,  and  one  day's  rations  packed  in  their  knapsacks. 
The  regiment  formed  in  hollow  square,  and  the  Colonel  addressed 
a  few  words  to  the  men. 


To  Montreal,  Canada. 


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He  said  he  thought  that  a  regiment  enjoying  a  reputation  like 
the  Thirteenth  did  not  need  any  caution  regarding  their  conduct 
as  soldiers  or  men  in  Montreal.  They  went  to  Canada  not  only 
to  represent  the  City  of  Brooklyn  and  the  State  of  New  York, 
but  also  the  entire  United  States.  While  the  regiment  de- 
parted with  the  plaudits  of  the  city,  wliich  had  turned  out  en 
masse  to  do  it  honor,  he  hoped  that  the  men  would  merit  a  grander 
reception  on  their  return  to  Brooklyn.  If  there  was  any  man  who 
should  misbehave  himself  while  abroad,  though  he  had  the  privil- 
ege of  going  away  as  a  soldier,  he  would  surely  return  as  a  citizen. 


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After  these  few  remarks,  which  the  regiment  applauded,  Colonel 
Austen  ordered  the  regiment  to  move.  As  soon  as  the  people  in 
the  gallery  saw  the  soldiers  preparing  to  start,  they  rushed  wildly 
down  stairs  and  caused  a  general  stampede.  One  of  the  entrance 
doors  was  nearly  carried  from  its  hinges,  and  for  a  few  minutes  the 
crowd  could  neither  move  one  way  nor  the  other,  so  thickly  were 
they  wedged  in.  The  regiment  marched  out  through  the  Hanson 
place  entrance.  The  band  led  the  way,  the  veterans  followed,  and 
the  regiment  came  last.  There  were  in  all  about  500  present  for 
duty,  as  follows  :  Privates,  340  ;  line  officers,  25  ;  field  and  staff, 
10;  non-commissioned  staff,  9 ;  band,  40 ;  drum  cori)s,  21;  and 
veterans,  39.  As  soon  as  the  regiment  reached  the  street  it  re- 
ceived a  grand  ovation  from  the  multitudes  who  lined  the  side- 
walks :  Dodworth  responded  by  playing  a  march  dedicated  to 
Colonel  Austen.  As  soon  as  the  boys  got  into  Schermerhorn 
street  a  grand  spectacle  greeted  them.  From  altnost  every  house 
window  dangled  Chinese  lanterns,  and  all  along  the  line  the  street 
was  illuminated  with  red,  white  and  blue  lights.  Enthusiastic 
ladies  stood  on  balconies  and  waved  a  flag  in  each  hand.  Every 
window  was  as  crowded  as  it  could  be  with  eager  spectators,  and 
the  street  was  spanned  at  frecjuent  intervals  with  British  and 
American  banners.  Loud  cheers  went  up  for  the  gallant  Thir- 
teenth at  every  step.  The  men  wheeled  into  Clinton  street  and 
then  into  Montague,  where  they  were  vociferously  cheered  all  the 
way  to  the  ferry.  Montague  bridge  was  eagerly  sought  as  a  place 
of  vantage.  As  the  soldiers  passed  under  it,  numerous  floral  gifts 
were  dropped  on  their  heads.  Long  before  the  regiment  reached 
Wall  street  ferry,  thousands  of  people  had  gathered  at  the  entrance 
to  see  the  men  leave  Brooklyn.     Not  a  few  purchased  ferry  tickets 


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Visit  of  the  Thirteenth  Regiment 


with  the  intention  of  riding  with  the  regiment  to  Thirty -fourth 
street,  but  they  could  only  cross  the  river,  for  no  citizens  were 
allowed  on  board  the  boat  resc-ved  for  the  regiment.  The  ferry- 
boat Clinton  was  waiting  for  the  Thirteenth  at  Wall  street.  As 
soon  as  she  had  received  her  gallant  cargo  she  started  up  the  river. 
It  was  then  about  twenty  minutes  to  nine  o'clock.  Thirty-fourth 
street  was  reached  at  about  nine  o'clock.  The  men  soon  disem- 
barked, and  the  arrival  of  the  Thirteenth  in  New  York  was  an- 
nounced by  Professor  Dodworth  with  Pinaforic  strains.  Up  Thirty- 
fourth  street  the  regiment  marched,  and  the  New  Yorkers  recog- 
nized the  boys  at  once.  On  Madison  avenue  the  regiment  received 
a  cordial  welcome.  It  was  evident  that  the  people  here  expected 
to  see  the  soldiers,  for  flags  and  Chinese  lanterns  adorned  some  of 
the  houses.  The  street  was  lined  ith  spectators,  and  before  and 
behind  the  column  was  followed  by  a  large  crowd  to  the  Grand 
Central  depot.  There  were  many  Brooklyn  people  here,  and  most 
of  them  had  been  waiting  for  some  time.  They  had  not  much 
time  in  which  to  speak  with  the  soldiers,  for  the  latter  were  at 
once  marched  into  the  depot.  The  boys  were  admitted  by  the 
Harlem  Railroad  entrance,  on  Vanderbilt  avenue.  None  but 
members  of  the  press  accompanied  them.  There  were  sixteen 
cars  waiting  for  the  regiment.  Twelve  of  these  were  coaches, 
three  were  sleepers  and  one  was  a  baggage  car.  The  car  Manhat- 
tan was  allotted  to  the  veterans  ;  the  field,  staff  and  press  car  was 
the  New  England.  Not  much  time  was  consumed  in  boarding 
the  train.  At  ten  minutes  after  ten  o'clock  the  train  rolled  out  of 
the  depot,  and  the  Thirteenth  Regiment  was  bound  for  Montreal. 

The  following  was  Major  Dodworth 's  street  programme:  "The 
Austen  March,"  "  Pinafore,"  "  The  Tiger,"  "  The  Behrs,"  "  The 
Attack,"  "  Aspinwall,"  and  the  "  Skyrockets."  The  performance 
of  the  Band  on  the  march  and  while  in  Canada  received  the  heart- 
iest encomiums  both  of  the  press  and  public. 

The  very  handsome  appearance  of  the  veterans  and  their  ex- 
cellent marching  were  the  subject  of  much  comment.  Mr.  Beecher 
preceded  the  regiment,  intending  to  join  it  in  Montreal. 


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Adjutant    Stanwood    reported,    as   the   long   train    went    lum- 
bering over  Harlem  bridge,  that  there  were  537  uniformed  officers. 


To  Montrea!,  Catiatia. 


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and  men  on  board,  divided  as  follows  :  Ten  field  and  staff,  24  line 
officers,  39  veterans,  41  bandsmen,  21  drummers,  and  402  muskets. 

The  following  members  of  the  press  accompanied  the  regiment : 
From  Brooklyn — The  Eixgli\  Major  K.  Page;  the  Union-Argus, 
Walter  Green;  the  Times  (E.  D.),  C.  M.  Skinner.  From  New  York 
— The //(?/7//</,  George  F.  Williams;  the  T/Vz/^-j,  William  Drysdale; 
the  7ribuni\  Frank  Jenkins ;  the  Sun,  Josejjh  H.  Hendrix  ;  the 
Star,  Mr.  Kuhn  ;  Frank  Leslies  IllustrateJ  \Veekl)\\S .  P.  Bod- 
fish  ;    the  Christian  Union,  Frank  Olmstead. 

Mr.  George  Werrenrath,  the  well-known  tenor,  who  was  to  sing 
at  the  Band  Concert  in  Montreal,  and  Brev.-Maj.-Gen.  C.  T. 
Christensen  were  also  with  the  party. 

As  soon  as  the  train  was  well  under  way,  officers  and  men  made 
themselves  as  comfortable  as  circumstances  would  permit.  Even 
the  sleeping  cars  proved  a  misnomer,  for,  as  in  the  day  cars,  such 
rollicking  humor  prevailed  that  scarcely  any  one  secured  even  the 
traditional  "  forty-winks  "  of  sleep.  The  veterans  renewed  their 
youth,  and  the  most  juvenile  and  hilarious  among  tiiem  was  a  short, 
thick-set  and  rotund  grandfather,  who  "  murdered  sleep  "  with  his 
eccentricities. 

At  New  Haven,  which  was  reached  about  i  A.  M.,  a  section  of 
the  Second  Connecticut  Artillery,  with  a  small  yacht  gun,  fired  a 
salute,  and  were  received  by  the  regiment  with  the  peculiar  cheer 
to  be  described  in  print  only  so  nearly  as  this  :  "  Hurrah  !  hurrah  ! 
hurrah!  Ti — gah  !  One!  two!  three!  sh !  !  !  zip!  boom!  ah- 
h-h-h  !   (in  imitation  of  a  sky-rocket). 

The  route  lay  from  New  York  to  Springfield,  Mass.,  over  the 
New  York  and  New  Haven  road,  thence  to  Brattleboro,  Vt.,  via 
the  Connecticut  River  line,  and  next  over  the  Vermont  Valley 
Railroad  to  Bellows  Falls,  where  we  passed  into  the  hands  of  the 
Vermont  Central  Railroad,  which  carried  the  train  to  St.  Johns,  on 
the  Canadian  line. 

At  Roxbury,  Vermont,  about  9  A.  M.,  where  a  convenient  stream 
borders  the  railroad,  a  stop  of  fifteen  minutes  was  made,  and  all 
hands  turned  out  for  a  hasty  toilet.  The  scene  recalled  the  days 
of  the  war.  There  was  a  hasty  collection  of  rustics  from  the  vil- 
lage, who  looked  on  with  amused  wonderment  and  surjirise. 


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Visit  of  the  Thirteenth  Regiment 


In  conse(iuen<e  of  the  heaviness  of  the  train,  nearly  two  hours 
w(!re  lost,  and  the  early  breakfast  promised  at  St.  Albans  was 
somewhat  deferred.  Sandwiches  were,  however,  peddled  through 
the  cars,  and  the  Vermont  Central  Railroad  Company  generously 
supplied  one  hundred  and  twenty  gallons  of  milk,  which  the 
"babes"  of  the  Thirteenth,  to  a  man,  appreciated  and  enjoyed. 
(And  just  here,  in  parenthesis,  it  is  proper  to  say  that  Mr.  S.  W. 
Cummings,  the  Cieneral  Passenger  Agent  of  this  road,  who  accom- 
panied the  regiment  over  his  line  both  going  and  returning,  was 
indefatigable  in  his  attentions,  and  did  all  in  his  power,  by  putting 
on  an  extra  engine  and  otherwise,  to  make  up  the  lost  time  and 
put  us  into  Montreal  at  the  hour  promised.) 

It  was  half-past  twelve  o'clock  when  St.  Albans  was  reached. 
The  men,  without  muskets,  and  preceded  by  the  band,  marched 
to  the  VValden  House  for  what  it  would  be  an  anachronism  to  call 
breakfast. 

Re-embarking  as  promptly  as  possible,  the  regiment  pushed  on, 
and  soon  reached  St.  Armands,  which  is  the  first  station  on  Cana- 
dian soil.  Here  the  cars  were  boarded  by  a  delegation  from  the 
Canadian  Volunteers,  the  first  one  to  greet  us  being  our  friend  Lt.- 
Col.  A.  A.  Stevenson.  Accompanying  him  were  Captain  Gray,  of 
the  Sixth  Fusileers  ;  Major  Red])ath,  of  the  Victoria  Rilles  ;  l.ieu- 
tenant  Davis,  of  the  Engineers;  Captain  R.  Robert,  Sixty-fifth 
Rifles;  Captain  McArthur,  of  the  Cavalry,  and  Captain  Forbess, 
of  the  (}arrison  Artillery. 

Of  the  progress  of  the  regiment,  and  the  trip  down  the  Rapids, 
the  .Montreal  Star  said  : 

The  entrance  into  the  Dominion  of  the  American  expedition 
was  announced  immediately  after  crossing  the  line,  by  fog  signals 
which  had  been  placed  upon  the  track,  and  as  each  one  exploded 
there  seemed  to  be  added  one  more  link  in  the  chain  of  national 
good  feeling  which  was  rapidly  approaching  completion.  At  St. 
Armands  the  first  formal  reception  was  tendered  Colonel  Austen  on 
behalf  of  the  civic  and  military  authorities.  This  was  necessarily 
very  much  hurried,  on  account  of  the  train  being  so  much  behind 
time,  but  there  was  time  for  the  Mayor  of  St.  Armands,  Mr.  Ber- 
trand,  to  come  on  board  and  present  resolutions  of  welcome  to  the 
first  armed  regiment  that  had  ever  invaded  Canada  upon  a  mission 


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of  peace.  The  address  was  one  wishing  the  Tliirteenth  a  most 
hearty  and  cordial  reception  on  l)ehalf  of  tlie  civic  and  military 
authorities,  and  was  sijijned  by  Major  H.  N.  Sixby,  of  the  Sixtieth 
Battalion,  and  L.  G  lUirnett  and  T.  C.  I-oynes,  Jr.,  on  behalf  of 
the  citizens.  Colonel  Austen,  in  reply,  said:  "  Allow  me  to  return 
to  you  our  most  heartfelt  and  warm  thanks  as  the  first  to  welcome 
us  to  Her  Majesty's  possessions,  and  I  only  regret  that  time  will 
not  allow  of  more  expressions  on  our  part  of  the  sincerity  and 
friendship  with  which  we  enter  under  arms  ui)on  the  soil  of 
Canada." 

'I'he  delegation  then  retired,  and  the  committee  which  had  come 
from  Montreal,  which  consisted  of  one  officer  from  each  regiment, 
came  forward  and  welcomed  the  strangers  on  behalf  of  the  militia 
of  Canada  and  the  citizens  of  Montreal.  Time  not  allowing,  there 
was  no  more  of  a  formal  reception  at  this  point,  and  the  train 
proceeded  with  its  i)recious  freight,  torpedoes  marking  nearly  every 
mile,  and  when  the  engine  blew  its  whistle  as  a  warning  that  St. 
Johns  was  near  at  hand,  then  the  artillery  belched  forth  its  wel- 
come in  a  round  of  twelve  guns,  the  band  playing  the  National 
Anthem.  Nor  was  this  all.  As  the  platform  came  in  sight,  the 
crowds  which  were  assembled,  vociferously  cheered,  awakening 
in  the  souls  of  the  volunteers  of  Uncle  Sam  the  warmest  and  most 
enthusiastic  feelings  of  grateful  friendship  towards  the  subjects  of 
our  Queen.  The  Victoria  Bridge  was  a  great  sight  for  many,  and 
it  was  only  when  the  train  was  fairly  inside  of  the  great  tunnel  that 
the  heads  of  the  visitors  were  drawn  in  from  the  numerous  win- 
dows, out  of  which  they  had  been  protruding.  Once  inside  the 
tube,  with  darkness  all  around,  it  was  curious  to  hear  the  varied 
expressions  of  our  American  cousins.  "  Say,  Bill,  this  beats  any- 
thing that  we  have,  eh  .''  "  "  Well,  I  guess  it  did  cost  about  two 
dollars  and  a  half."  "  Ain't  you  afraid  .'*  "  and  numerous  jocular 
interrogations  from  one  bawling  party  to  another  were  to  be  heard 
upon  all  sides.  A  light — and  the  train  is  once  more  on  terra 
finiia,  as  it  enters  Point  St.  Charles.  Here  there  was  a  goodly 
crowd  of  the  curious  assembled,  and  while  a  fresh  iron  horse 
was  secured,  the  guests  of  the  Twenty-fourth  had  ample  opportun- 
ity to  look  around. 

Once  more  on  the  move,  this  time  without  the  baggage  car, 
which  was  taken  direct  to  the  depot,  the  fourteen  cars  were  soon 

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Visit  of  the  Thirteenth  Regiment 


on  the  Lachine  track.  Slowly  the  huge  piers  of  stone  and  earth 
which  have  but  lately  been  removed  from  the  canal  for  its  enlarge- 
ment, were  passed;  the  overflow  of  the  canal  was  seen,  and  the 
party  were  at  the  depot.  Without  delay  the  solid  was  exchanged 
for  the  liquid  in  the  embarkation  on  board  the  "  Filgate,"  which 
was  ready  with  steam  up,  as  if  conscious  of  the  important  part 
that  she  was  to  play  in  the  hasty  visit.  "  All  well  !"  was  said  at 
5.15,  and  amid  the  cheers  of  the  people  on  the  wharf,  the  mu»iic 
of  the  band,  and  the  farewells  of  those  departing,  the  steamer 
started  on  her  journey,  closely  following  the  '*  Beauharnois,"  which 
had  been  held  in  the  event  of  the  steamer  upon  which  the  troops 
had  boarded  not  being  large  enough  to  carry  all.  As  the  stream 
was  taken,  three  small  steamers  came  near,  and  the  passengers 
interchanged  courtesies,  which  were  duly  appreciated.  On  board 
the  "  Filgate,"  waiting  for  the  "  boys,"  was  the  Chaplain  of  the  regi- 
ment and  the  active  promoter  of  the  expedition,  the  Rev.  Henry 
Ward  Beecher,  as  well  as  a  few  other  citizens.  Mrs.  Colonel  Aus- 
ten and  her  two  daughters  and  Chaplain  Newland  Maynard  of  the 
Forty-seventh  (Brooklyn),  also  joined  the  regiment  at  this  point. 
It  was  here  that  the  forethought  of  the  Reception  Committee 
proved  itself  in  providing  quantities  of  sandwiches  and  ginger  ale, 
and  certainly  the  eager  consumption  was  a  proof  of  the  wants  of  the 
men,  several  of  whom  had  had  nothing  but  the  rations  they  had 
brought  with  them.  Those  on,  had  but  just  time  to  get  comfortably 
settled  when  the  Rapids  hove  in  sight,  and  the  all-absorbing  point 
of  attraction  was  the  steamer  "  Beauharnois,"  which  had  gone  on 
before.  Not  having  many  on  board,  she  tossed  considerably,  and 
the  speculations  were  many  as  to  the  way  the  one  following  would 
take  the  waves.  She  did  not  jump  much,  partly  on  account  of 
having  such  a  heavy  load,  and  partly  because  the  water,  being  so 
high,  there  was  not  as  much  excitement  attending  the  descent  as 
there  would  have  been  had  the  river  been  lower.  The  Rapids  were 
safely  passed  with  the  usual  exclamations,  and  not  without  the 
usual  wave  of  spray  dashing  over  the  bow,  giving  an  occasional 
sprinkle  to  those  on  board. 

The  world-famous  structure,  the  Victoria  Bridge,  now  being 
visible,  soon  caused  the  sight-seers  and  pleasure-seekers  to  forget 
the  turbulent  waters,  which  had  safely  carried  them  over  such 
treacherous  rocks,  and  it  was  with  wonderment  expressed  on  every 
line  of  the  many  upturned  countenances  that  the  crowning  struc- 


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ture  in  engineering,  which  had  but  lately  been  passed  through,  was 
passed  under,  the  dying  strains  of  "  Rule  Britannia,"  which  the 
band  had  struck  up  as  the  foot  of  the  Rapids  were  reached,  gently 
floating  over  the  now  peaceful  stream.  Immediately  the  scene 
changed,  as  if  by  magic,  and  the  countless  masts,  with  their  count- 
less flags  flying,  the  countless  buildings,  with  the  countless  crowds 
around,  sprang  into  the  line  of  vision.  The  appearance  that  the 
city  presented  was  grand,  indeed,  with  its  numberless  churches 
towering  to  the  heavens,  the  massive  towers  of  the  Cathedral  of 
Notre  Dame  and  the  stately  Corporation  buildings  visibly  impress- 
ing our  visitors.  Gradually  the  boat  neared  the  wharf,  and  the 
black  masses  were  discernible  to  be  human  beings,  with  troops  in 
the  background,  and  the  Reception  Committee  awaiting  to  receive 
the  distinguished  strangers  on  behalf  of  the  city. 

Every  inch  of  the  revetment  wall  was  occupied,  and  a  dense 
mass  of  human  beings  crowded  the  streets  as  far  as  the  eye  could 
reach.  The  Quebec  steamer,  as  well  as  the  "  Hope  "  and  the 
adjacent  shipping,  were  also  crowded  at  every  available  point  by 
men,  women  and  children,  all  eager  to  catch  a  sight  of  the  "  boys 
in  blue."  The  shipping  in  the  harbor  was  gaily  decked  with  bunt-' 
ing,  giving  the  whole  scene  a  gala  appearance.  The  police  arrange- 
ments were  excellent,  and  consisted  of  about  one  hundred  men, 
under  command  of  Chief  Paradis  and  his  deputies,  one  line  drawn 
across  the  wharf  from  the  revetment  wall  at  the  east  end  of  the 
pier,  and  another  at  the  east  side  of  the  Quebec  steamer  wharf, 
thus  enclosing  ample  room  for  the  free  movements  of  the  troops. 
The  crowd  was  effectually  kept  back,  and  Chief  Paradis  is  to  be 
congratulated  on  the  excellent  manner  in  which  he  did  his  duty. 

The  guard  of  honor  was  drawn  up  in  line  in  front  of  the  revet- 
ment wall  facing  the  water.  It  consisted  of  a  squad  of  the  Mon- 
treal Cavalry  and  two  companies  each  of  the  Foot  Artillery,  Prince 
of  Wales,  Victorias  and  Sixth  Fusiliers,  with  the  bands  of  the  two 
latter.  On  the  pier,  in  waiting  to  receive  our  guests,  was  His 
Worship  Mayor  Rivard,  the  City  Clerk  and  Aldermen,  Colonel 
Fletcher,  Colonel  Bacon,  Colonel  Whitehead,  Colonel  Bond, 
Colonel  Lovelace,  Major  Macdougall,  Captain  Lyman  and  others, 
besides  several  ladies  and  gentlemen  citizens.  All  eyes  were  turned 
eagerly  up  the  river  to  catch  the  first  appearance  of  the  good 
steamer  "  Filgate  "  through  the  piers  of  the  Victoria  Bridge,  and 


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Visit  of  the  Tliirtecntli  Rci^imenf 


the  hope  was  many  times  expressed  that  no  imtoward  accident 
had  Ijcfailen  her  and  her  |)rcci()us  freiglu.  About  six  o'clock 
she  was  seen  shooting  rapidly  alon},',  and  the  cry  '*  She's  coming," 
or  "  There  she  comes,"  was  (piickly  passe<l  along  the  crowd.  At 
a  quarter  past  six  she  reached  the  pier,  and  as  she  moved  slowly 
into  her  berth  she  was  received  with  a  ringing  cheer  from  the 
crowd  on  the  shore  and  shipping,  while  from  the  steamer  could  be 
heard  the  old  familiar  air,  dear  to  every  Hriton,  "(iod  Save  the 
Queen  !  "  by  Dodworth's  band.  Heads  were  uncovered,  and  the 
steamer  brought  to  her  moorings  as  the  last  notes  of  the  glorious 
old  anthem  were  wafted  on  the  air. 

The  debarkation  then  commenced.  The  Thirteenth,  marching 
out  by  companies,  took  up  position  on  the  i)ier,  and  were  received 
with  enthusiastic  cheers  by  the  crowd.  Colonel  Austen,  of  the 
Thirteenth,  was  then  presented  to  Mayor  Rivard,  who,  in  turn, 
presented  him  to  each  of  the  Aldermen,  and  he  was  next  intro- 
duced by  Colonel  A.  A.  Stevenson  to  Colonels  Fletcher  and  Racon, 
and  the  other  officers  present.  The  Thirteenth  were  then  drawn  up 
in  line  opi)Osite  to  the  guard  of  honor,  the  X'eteran  Association  on 
the  right  and  the  band  on  the  extreme  right.  An  opportunity  was 
thus  afforded  for  a  critical  view  of  the  crack  American  regiment, 
and  well  they  bore  the  test.  A  finer  body  of  men  it  would  indeed 
be  hard  to  find.  All  are  intellectual  looking,  and  many  of  them 
are  handsome.  Their  uniform  has  evidently  undergone  less  changes 
than  ours  since  the  days  when  our  forefathers  fought  and  bled 
about  a  matter  of  principle.  They  retain  the  crossbelts  and 
epaulets,  which  have  been  discarded  in  the  British  army ;  their 
tail  coats  also  partake  more  of  the  old  Continental  style  than  do 
the  full  tunics  of  our  men.  Their  uniform  is  gray  blue  with  black 
facings,  wide  stripe  on  the  pants,  shako,  and  peaked  forage  cap 
hanging  at  the  hip,  black  epaulets  with  white  fringe,  and  white 
crossbelts.  The  facings  of  the  officers  are  gold.  The  efficiency 
of  the  regiment  as  it  went  through  the  various  movements  inci- 
dental to  the  taking  of  position  opposite  to  the  guard  of  honor 
was  fully  attested.  The  chiefest  interest,  however,  centres  in  the 
Veteran  Association  of  forty  men,  some  of  whom  have  fought 
their  country's  fights,  and  many  of  whom  bear  the  evidence  of 
their  bravery.  Their  dark  blue  uniforms  contrast  well  with  the 
gray  blue  of  the  regiment  and  the  bright  scarlet  of  the  band. 
The  movements  were  made  almost  as  if  by  one  man. 


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The  troops  saluted,  the  Canadians  leadinfj  ofT,  their  bands  play- 
ing "  I  fail  Columbia  I  "  after  which  the  'I'hirteenth  followed,  their 
band  playinj;  "(lod  Save  the  (Jiieen  !" 

Mayor  Rivard,  attended  by  the  Aldermen,  then  advanced,  and 
meeting  Colonel  Austen,  addressed  him  as  follows: 

"Coi.ONKi-  Austen  : 

"  Sir — Your  visit  to  our  city  in  celebrating  the  birthday  of  our 
beloved  Sovereign,  evinces  on  your  part  the  most  cordial  and 
friendly  feeling,  and  as  your  regiment  fitly  represents  the  intelli- 
gence and  the  feeling  that  exists  throughout  the  United  States,  we 
welcome  you  with  a  hearty  good  will  in  this  your  j)ea(eful  inva- 
sion. We  trust  that  the  effect  of  your  visit  may  be  to  cement  yet 
more  firmly  the  hearts  of  your  people  and  ours.  As  a  memento 
of  your  visit  it  is  my  pleasing  duty  to  present  to  you,  on  behalf 
of  our  citizens,  this  flag,  which  has  been  prepared  by  the  ladies  of 
the  officers  of  the  Prince  of  Wales  Rifles,  our  oldest  volunteer 
rifles.  On  your  return  home,  we  trust  that  the  happy  blending  of  the 
"Stars  and  Stripes  "  with  the  flag  of  our  Dominion  may  be  regarded 
by  your  people  as  an  evidence  of  the  friendly  feeling  that  exists 
in  the  hearts  of  Canadians  towards  your  great  nation."     (Cheers.) 

Colonel  Austen  then  accepted  the  flag,  which  is  a  beautiful  silk 
one,  one  side  of  which  bears  the  "  Stars  and  Stripes,"  and  the  other 
the  "Jack  "  of  England,  and,  introducing  Chaplain  Beecher,  said 
that  he  would  reply  on  behalf  of  the  regiment. 

Mr.  Beecher  said  :  "  Mr.  Mayor — We  have  not  come  as  on  an 
idle  pleasure  excursion,  but  as  the  representatives  of  one  of  the 
largest  and  oldest,  if  not  th^ oldest,  city  in  the  United  States — a 
city  which  bears  upon  its  arms  what  should  be  borne  upon  the 
arms  of  every  city  in  the  world,  the  old  Dutch  motto,  "  Right 
makes  Might,"  and  we  come  in  that  spirit  as  the  representatives 
not  only  of  the  people  of  Brooklyn,  but  of  the  State  of  New 
York.  We  accept  this  flag  in  that  spirit  of  amity  which 
inspires  its  giving.  May  the  "  Stars  and  Stripes  "  and  the  "  Union 
Jack,"  now  for  the  first  time  so  happily  blended  on  one  flag, 
float  always  side  by  side.  For  whatever  the  flags  of  other  na- 
tions express,  ours  stand  for  the  expression  of  the  literature  of 
liberty  and  religion  of  humanity  and  progress.  May  our  flags 
never  be  found  against  each  other  in  war.     May  they  ever  go  to* 


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gethe^,  but  never  against  each  other.  We  shall  place  it  in  the 
most  prominent  place  in  our  armory,  and  when  in  the  future  we 
shall  be  favored  with  a  visit  from  you,  we  trust  to  be  able  to  show 
that  your  flag  has  never  been  dishonored."  (Cheers.) 

« 

Colonel  Austen  then  handed  the  flag  to  Captain  Dillont,  com- 
manding the  Color  Company,  amid  tremendous  cheers. 

The  march  to  barracks  was  then  taken  up,  the  guard  of  honor 
falling  in  four  deep,  the  Thirteenth  taking  similar  order  till 
Jacques  Cartier  .square  was  reached,  v.hen  they  formed  company 
front,  or  open  order.  The  route  to  the  Rink  was  along  Notre  Dame, 
St.  James,  Beaver  Hall  hill  and  Dorchester  street.  The  streets 
along  the  route  were  gay  with  flags,  and  every  available  window 
and  doorstep  was  crowded  with  spectators — men,  women  and 
children — handsome  ladies  with  waving  handkerchiefs,  giving 
welcome  to  the  brave  troops  cf  Uncle  Sam.  The  reception 
throughout   the   route   was  most  enthusiastic. 

Arrived  at  the  Rink,  the  men  took  up  position,  each  at  the  foot  of 
his  cot.  and  were  addressed  by  Colonel  Austen,  who  gave  them 
some  brief  Arords  of  instruction,  after  which  he  announced,  what 
must  have  been  most  welcome  intelligence,  that  Mr.  Southgate 
had  informed  him  dinner  would  be  ready  in  fifteen  minutes. 
The  announcement  was  received  with  cheers. 

The  way  the  Brooklyn  "  boys  "  cheer  is  worth  hearing,  and  it  is  to 
be  hoped  the  citizens  will  be  given  an  opportunity  of  hearing  their 
three  times  three.  Three  cheers  were  given  for  Colonel  Austen, 
three  for  Mr.  Southgate,  three  for  the  Canadian  Volunteers,  and 
three  for  Chaplain  Beecher,  and  the  men  were  dismissed. 

After  the  ranks  had  been  broken,  there  was  not  the  least  need 
to  tell  the  "  boys  "  what  to  do,  as  they  immediately  made  a  rush  for 
the  wash  basins,  which  had  been  arranged  along  the  right  side  of 
the  Rink  ;  and  after  the  last  speck  of  American  dust  and  Grand 
Trunk  cinders  had  been  sent  to  take  their  places  in  the  bottom  of 
the  St.  Lawrence,  the  welcome  words,  "dinner  is  ready,  gentle- 
men," was  heard  from  the  north  end  of  the  Rink,  which  had  been 
curtained  off  and  turned  into  a  dining-room,  four  long  tables  run- 
ning across  the  building.  The  meal  was  a  most  substantial  one,  in 
quantity  and  quality,  and  each  and  every  man  was  more  than  sat- 
isfied, not  only  with  the  bill  of  fare,  but  with  the  way  in  which  it  was 


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served.  The  "  boys  "  then  dispersed,  visiting  in  squads  of  from  one 
to  a  dozen  the  various  places  of  interest  that  could  be  convenient- 
ly seen  at  such  a  late  hour.  No  stringent  restrictions  were  put 
upon  their  movements,  and  it  was  not  until  about  eleven  o'clock 
that  they  returned  to  Camp  Austen  in  any  number,  and  from  that 
time  up  to  one  o'clock  the  miniature  camp  was  alive  with  men 
retiring.  Their  couches  are  most  comfortable,  being  spring,  with 
a  mattrass,  pillow  and  two  blankets,  very  different  from  the  beds 
that  several  of  the  present  regiment  had  to  sleep  upon  during  the 
late  rebellion.  The  cots  are  placed  in  lines  across  the  Rink,  and 
with  the  accoutrements  of  each  individual  piled  upon  their  beds, 
it  had  a  most  pleasing  effect.  Several  civilians  and  officers  of 
other  regiments  visited  the  quarters  during  the  evening,  and  it 
was  with  a  hearty  grip  of  the  hand  that  the  two,  opposite  in  prin- 
ciples, opposite  in  party,  opposite  heretofore  in  arms,  but  now  one, 
as  far  as  is  possible,  bade  good-night  and  wished  the  heartiest 
kind  of  pleasant  dreams. 

Immediately  after  the  dismissal  of  the  regiment,  the  band  pro- 
ceeded with  all  haste  to  the  Academy  of  Music  to  fulfill  their  en- 
gagement, to  give  a  concert  under  the  auspices  of  Mr,  Thomas,  a 
local  manager.  A  large  audience,  which  had  patiently  waited  over 
half  an  hour  beyond  the  advertised  time,  gave  the  band  a  cordial 
welcome,  and  received  all  its  selections  with  hearty  applause.  The 
medley  of  English,  Scotch  and  Irish  airs  created  great  enthusiasm, 
and  was  rapturously  encored,  the  audience  standing  during  the 
performance  of  "  God  Save  the  Queen  !"  Mr.  VVerrenrath  sang 
the  "  Two  Grenadiers  !"  by  Schumann,  accompanied  at  the  sing- 
er's request  by  Major  King,  and  for  an  earnestly  demanded  <'//r^vr, 
the  familiar  ballad,  "  Oft  in  the  Stilly  Night."  The  excellent  Glee 
Club  of  Company  "  B,"  or  so  many  of  them  as  were  not  hoarse  de 
combat  from  the  day's  cheering,  sang  a  popular  glee  with  fine  effect, 
and  were  also  encored.  Miss  Clara  Fisher  was  the  lady  soloist. 
The  late  arrival  of  the  regiment  interfered  somewhat  with  the 
order  of  the  programme,  and  some  of  the  vocal  selections  were 
necessarily  omitted.    1 

The  Windsor  being  the  place  where  Her  Royal  Highness  and 
suite,  and  the  stern  old  -veterans,  with  the  staff  of  the  Thirteenth, 
are  quartered,  it  was  naturally  the  centre  of  attraction  for  all,  and 
not  since  the  opening  has  such  a  brilliant  scene  been  witnessed  as 


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there  was  last  evening  in  the  rotunda  of  this  destined  to  be  famous 
hotel.  'Ihe  building  itself  was  the  constant  theme  of  conversa- 
tion, and  it  was  a  common  expression  to  hear  upon  all  sides  that 
there  was  not  another  hotel  like  it  in  the  section  of  the  country  in 
which  the  late  arrivals  live.  During  the  evening  a  deputation  of 
gentlemen  waited  upon  Colonel  Austen,  of  the  Thirteenth,  and 
spent  a  very  pleasant  time  with  him  in  the  parlor.  There  were 
present  Senator  Howlan,  Arthur  Murphy,  M.  P.  P.,  Quebec;  ex- 
Alderman  Clendinneng,  Dr.  Sheridan,  E.  Charlton,  and  others. 
They  were  introduced  to  the  Colonel,  who  made  a  very  neat 
speech  in  response  to  some  remarks  of  the  Senator. 

The  utmost  courtesy  was  shown  by  the  officers  and  men  of  the 
Canadian  Volunteers  to  the  members  of  the  Thirteenth,  and  frater- 
nity and  good  fellowship  marked  every  moment  of  the  brief  sojourn 
in  the  Queen's  dominions. 

Reveille  was  sounded  b."ight  and  early  on  Saturday  morning, 
and  by  8  o'clock  all  had  breakfasted,  and  were  ready  to  fall  in 
promptly  at  9.  The  day  was  beautiful.  Scarce  a  cloud  appeared 
in  the  sky,  and,  although  the  sun  was  quite  hot,  a  good  breeze 
prevailed.  The  busy  notes  of  preparation  were  heard  on  every 
side.  At  9  o'clock  the  regiment  formed  on  the  side  of  the  Windsor 
Hotel,  and  then  moved  directly  to  Fletcher's  Field,  the  place 
designated  for  the  review  ard  sham  fight  to  take  place. 

The  following  narration  of  the  events  of  the  day  is  condensed 
mainly  from  the  reports  of  the  Montreal  Herald  and  Gazette  : 

Sir  Edward  Selby  Smyth,  K.  C.  M.  G.,  the  General  commanding 
the  Dominion  Militia,  arrived  on  the  ground,  accompanied  by  the 
following  brilliant  staff:  Lieut.-Colonels  Irvine,  R.  A.,  and  Hewett, 
R.  E. ;  Captain  Selby  Smyth,  A.  D.  C.  ;  Lieut.-Colonels  Fletcher, 
C.  M.  G.,  D.  A.  G.;  Harwood,  D.  A.  G. ;  Hon.  M.  Aylmer,  B.  M.; 
Bacon,  B.  M.  ;  Forsyth,  Quebec  Cavalry,  McPherson  ;  Majors  W. 
R.  Smythe,  47th  Battalion,  and  Holmes,  "A"  Battery.  The 
General  rode  down  the  line  and  saw  that  everything  was  all  right 
for  the  insi)ection  by  His  Excellency  and  the  Princess.  On  his 
arrival  in  front  of  the  Brooklyn  j5attalion,  it  was  called  to  attention, 
and  gave  him  the  usual  General's  salute.  He  expressed  to  Colonel 
Austen  his  pleasure  at  the  visit  of  the  Thirteenth,  and  of  the  great 
honor  they  had  done  him  in  placing  themselves  under  his  command 
for  the  day. 


To  AToutreal,  Camxda. 


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The  Cavalry  and  Artillery  were  commanded  by  Lieut, -Colonel 
Stevenson,  M.  F.  B.,  as  Brigadier,  and  Major  McDonald,  Welling- 
ton Field  Battery,  B.  M.  The  Scarlet  Brigade,  by  Lieut. -Colonel 
Martin,  6th  Fusiliers,  as  Brigadier,  and  Major  Atkinson,  late  5th 
Fusiliers,  B.  M.  'J'he  Thirteenth  Brooklyn  were  attached  to  this 
brigade.  The  Rifle  Brigade,  by  Lieut. -Colonel  Bond,  ist  Prince 
of  Wales  Rifles,  and  Lieut. -Colonel   Hon.  M.  Aylmer,  B.  M, 

The  following  troops  were  on  the  ground:  Montreal  Cavalry, 
Captain  McArthur  commanding;  Princess  Louise  Dragoon  Guards, 
Captain  J.  Stewart ;  "  B  "  Battery,  Quebec,  Lieut. -Colonel  Monti- 
zambert ;  Montreal  Field  Battery,  Lieut. -Colonel  A.  A.  Stevenson 
commanding ;  Ottawa  Field  Battery,  Captain  Stewart ;  Shefford 
Field  Battery,  Lieut.-Colonel  Amyrauld ;  Montreal  Garrison 
Artillery,  Lieut.-Colonel  Fraser;  Quebec  Garrison  Artillery, 
Captain  Roy  ;  Kingston  Military  College  Cadets,  Colonel  Hewitt, 
R.  E. ;  Engineers,  Major  Kennedy  ;  F^ngineers  of  Toronto,  Acting 
Sergt. -Major  Fulford  ;  Governor-General's  Foot  Guards,  Lieut.- 
Colonel  Ross;  ist  Prince  of  Wales  Rifles,  Lieut.-Colonel  Bond, 
commanding;  2d  Battalion  Queen's  Own  Rifles,  Lieut.-Colonel 
Otter,  commanding;  3d  Battalion  Victoria  Rifles,  Lieut.-Colonel 
Whitehead,  commanding;  5th  Royal  Fusiliers,  Lieut.-Colonel 
Crawford,  commanding  ;  6th  Fusiliers,  Lieut.-Colonel  John  Martin, 
commanding;  8th  Royal  Rifles.  Lieut.-Colonel  Alleyn^  comman- 
ding; 13th  Regiment  (Brooklyn),  Colonel  David  E.  Austen;  65th 
Mount  Royal  Rifles,  Lieut.-Colonel  N.  Labranche;  St.  Jean  Bap- 
tiste  Company,  Captain  Kirwin. 

The  configuration  of  the  ground  was  such  that  the  General 
found  it  impossible  to  deploy  the  whole  of  the  troops  in  the  usual 
straight  line  to  receive  His  Excellency  and  the  Princess  and  to 
fire  the  fcu-de-joie.  He,  therefore,  threw  l)ack  the  centre  of  the 
line,  consisting  of  the  Thirteenth  Regiment  (Brooklyn),  (iovernor- 
General  Foot  Guards,  and  Prince  of  Wales  Rifles,  and  formed  our 
own  battalions  up  on  either  flank  of  it.  The  Cavalry,  Artillery, 
Cadets,  Engineers,  and  Scarlet  Brigade  on  the  right,  and  che  Rifle 
Brigade  on  the  left.  As  the  line  stood  at  ease,  waiting  the  arrival 
of  the  Viceregal  party,  the  spectators  had  a  splendid  opportunity 
of  judging  of  the  composition  of  the  several  corps.  Taking  the 
Guards  and  the  two  Fusilier  regiments  collectively,  it  would  have 
taxed  the  abilities  of  the  recruiting  sergeant  to  have  got  together 


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a  more  solid  or  better  class  of  soldiers.  *  *  *  The  Montreal 
Garrison  Artillery  came  in  also  for  a  good  share  of  praise,  their 
cleanly  appearance,  even  height  of  the  men  and  their  solidity, 
stamped  them  at  once  as  men  who  could  be  relied  upon  to  do  good 
work  at  a  siege.  The  Montreal  Field  Battery  and  the  "  B  "  Bat- 
tery gunners  fall  but  little  short  of  some  of  the  crack  batteries  at 
Woolwich,  the  drivers  and  gunners  being  composed  of  a  very  in- 
telligent class  of  the  community.  The  rifle  regiments  on  such 
gala  days,  in  consequence  of  the  color  of  their  uniforms,  show  to 
disadvantage  alongside  the  scarlet  guardsman  or  fusilier,  yet  there 
was  something  workmanlike  about  the  whole  of  the  lads  clad  in 
the  invisible  green.  The  Thirteenth  Brooklyn  in  their  gray  coats 
and  trousers  and  white  crossbelts,  looked  a  fine  body  of  men,  fit 
for  some  hard  fighting,  but  in  physique  they  fell  short  of  our 
Guards,  Fusiliers  and  Artillery. 

It  was  now  getting  near  to  12  o'clock.  The  sun  was  well  up 
and  shone  out  with  great  force,  many  of  the  soldiers  feeling  its 
effects  in  no  small  degree.  At  a  quarter  to  the  hour  of  noon,  a 
"  galloper  "  is  seen  dashing  at  racing  speed  along  the  face  of  the 
line  from  the  left  flank  towards  the  General  in  the  centre.  The 
news  is  soon  communicated  to  the  several  brigades  that  His  Excel- 
lency and  the  Princess  are  nearing  the  ground.  The  troops  come 
to  attention,  and  shoulder,  the  sabres  of  the  cavalry  and  bayonets 
of  the  Scarlet  Brigade  and  Thirteenth  of  Brooklyn  shining  bril- 
liantly. The  gunners  stand  by  their  guns  ready  for  the  royal 
salute,  and  the  "  blue  jackets"  are  drawn  up  in  line  at  the  shoulder 
near  the  flag-staff.  Cheering  is  now  heard  in  the  distance,  grow- 
ing stronger  and  louder  every  moment,  until  at  last  the  great  mul- 
titude rise  to  their  feet,  gentlemen  with  hats  off",  and  ladies,  catch- 
ing the  excitement  of  the  moment,  rise  up  also,  and  up  goes  such  a 
cheer  as  has  never  been  heard  before  beneath  the  shadow  of 
Mount  Royal  as  His  Excellency  and  H.  R.  H.  Princess  Louise, 
surrounded  by  a  brilliant  staff",  ride  upon  the  grounds.  His  Excel- 
lency is  dressed  as  a  private  gentleman,  wearing  on  his  left  breast 
the  stars  of  the  most  illustrious  order  of  the  Thistle  and  St.  Michael 
and  St.  George.  Her  Royal  Highness  wore  the  usual  ladies' 
riding  habit,  and  no  orders.  She  took  the  wise  precaution  to  wear 
a  lavender  veil  to  protect  her  face  from  the  sun.  The  staff  of  His 
Excellency  were  Major  DeVVinton,  R.  A.  ;  Captain  Harbord,  A.  D. 
C. ;  Colonel  Dyde,  C.  M.  G.,  A,  D,  C. ;  Lieut. -Colonels  Handyside, 


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Bethune,  late  Victorias ;  Lyman,  Panel  and  Williams,  46th 
Battalion.  The  Princess  Louise  Dragoon  Guards,  under  Captain 
Stewart,  formed  the  royal  escort.  A  carriage,  in  which  were  Lady 
Sophia  McNamara,  Mrs.  DeVVinton,  Mrs.  Russell  Stevenson  and 
Captain  Stevenson,  A.  D.  C,  was  also  of  the  suite.  The  carriage 
at  once  drove  to  the  royal  dais,  and  the  ladies  got  out  and 
entered  it.  His  Excellency  and  the  Princess  having  reached  the 
centre  of  the  line,  the  General  raised  his  sword,  Bugle-Major 
Clapham  blew  the  salute  signal,  and  immediately  the  order, 
"Royal  Salute,  present  arms,"  rang  out  along  the  line,  and 
at  once  flags  were  lowered  to  the  ground,  officers'  swords  drooped, 
and  the  National  Anthem  swelled  up  full  and  clear  from  the 
bands,  while  the  artillery  sent  forth  their  welcome  in  deep-toned 
music  from  21  guns.  The  order  to  shoulder  was  given,  and  His 
Excellency  and  the  Princess,  accompanied  by  the  General  and 
staff,  passed  down  the  line  and  Inspected  the  whole  division.  His 
Excellency,  who  is  an  old  volunteer  himself,  minutely  examined 
everything,  and  was  much  pleased,  as  was  also  the  Princess,  to  see 
so  many  old  soldiers,  with  their  medals  on  their  breasts,  in  the 
ranks.  On  arriving  in  front  of  the  Thirteenth  Regiment,  His 
Excellency,  uncovering,  welcomed  them  in  the  following  brief  and 
manly  words : 

**  Officers  and  men  of  the  gallant  Thirteenth — I  welcome  you  to 
Canada,  and  I  thank  you  for  thus  coming  to  honor  our  Queen's 
birthday.  We  are  brothers  in  blood,  in  language,  and  in  the  in- 
heritance of  great  traditions.  I  rejoice  that  I  can  welcome  you 
here  as  our  brothers  in  arms." 

T\\Q  feu-de-Joie  was  at  once  commenced,  and  at  the  seventh  gun 
from  the  batteries  came  the  rattle  and  roar  of  musketry  down  the 
front  rank  and  up  the  rear  rank.  The  Thirteenth  fired  well,  and, 
in  fact,  so  did  all  the  rest.  Now  came  the  third  volley,  and  it  was 
no  wonder  the  crowd  cheered,  as  the  thin  blaze  of  light  flashed 
along  the  line  and  the  smoke  belched  forth  from  the  rifles.  All 
did  remarkably  well. 

Hats  ofT  and  three  cheers  was  the  next  order,  and  as  it  was 
given,  the  troops  obeyed  with  a  will,  and  the  crowd  on  the  grand 
stand  caught  it  up  and  carried  it  on,  far  away  up  the  mountain 
slope,  until  it  was  taken  up  by  the  tens  of  thousands  of  sight- 
seers up  there. 


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After  passing  down  the  left  flank,  composing  the  rifle  brigade, 
the  party  returned  to  the  saluting  Ixase  and  took  up  their  position. 
The  General  soon  had  the  troops  in  motion  for  the  march  past 
which  was  by  company  front,  and  was  made  by  the  Thirteenth  in 
good  order,  the  immense  crowd  greeting  them  with  unstinted  ap- 
plause. The  force  now  closed  to  quarter  distance  column,  and  in 
that  formation  went  past  the  Ciovernor-deneral  and  the  Princess. 
The  whole  of  the  battalions  did  better  this  time,  and  were  loudly 
cheered.  The  cavalry  and  field  batteries  went  by  at  the  trot,  and 
deserve  the  highest  credit  for  the  even  lines  they  kept.  The 
troops  now  got  into  their  respective  positions  for  the  sham  fight. 


The  general  idea  was  that  an  enemy  occupied  a  position  in 
front  of  the  agricultural  grounds,  with  a  strong  advance  post  to  the 
right  front,  on  the  mountain  side  of  the  Cemetery  road.  The 
mounted  Artillery,  with  a  four-gun  field  battery,  represented  the 
main  body.  "  B"  Battery,  with  two  guns,  and  the  Montreal 
Engineers,  formed  the  advanced  outpost  on  the  side  of  the  moun- 
tain. The  main  body  covered  its  flanks  by  outposts  on  the  Mile 
End  and  Cemetery  roads.  The  attacking  force  formed  on  the 
low  ground,  close  to  the  Hotel  Dieu,  and  out  of  sight  of  the 
enemy,  in  quarter-columns  of  battalions.  The  enemy  was  com- 
manded by  Lieut-Colonel  Fletcher,  C.  A.  G.,  D.  VV.  G.  The 
force  comprised  the  Montreal  Artillery,  with  four  guns  ;  Shefford 
Field  Battery  on  the  left  flank,  and  "  B  "  Battery,  with  two  guns. 
The  Montreal  Engineers  and  the  St.  Jean  Baptiste  companies  and 
Cadets  formed  the  advanced  outposts  on  the  side  of  the  mountain. 
The  main  body  covered  its  flank  by  outposts  on  the  Mile  End 
and  Cemetery  roads,  and  had  a  strong  skirmish  line  lying  down 
behind  the  ditch  in  front  of  the  Agricultural  Buildings.  The 
enemy's  position  was  a  strong  one,  and,  had  it  been  real,  active 
warfare,  they  would  not  have  been  easily  subdued.  The  moun- 
tain outpost  of  the  enemy  opened  the  action  with  a  steady  and 
well-directed  shell  fire  on  the  columns  massed  on  the  low  grounds 
behind  the  Hotel  Dieu.  The  cavalry  of  the  attacking  force  were 
thrown  out  as  feelers,  while  at  the  same  time  the  Sixty-fifth  took 
ground  to  the  left,  and  advanced  under  cover  of  the  orchard  on 
the  right  flank  of  the  two-gun  outpost.  The  "  Queen's  Own  "  also 
directed  their  attention  to  the  two  guns  that  were  knocking 
Stevenson's  and  Stewart's  Batteries  to  pieces,  and  they  were  povv 


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erless  to  reply.  The  cavalry,  after  going  some  distance,  met  with 
a  warm  reception  from  the  enemy's  skirmishers,  and  soon  beat  a 
hasty  retreat  on  either  tlank  of  the  guns.  'I'he  attending  force's 
artillery  now  advanced  rapidly,  and  finding  that  there  was  no  van- 
tage ground  for  them  to  re|)ly  to  the  fire  of  the  outpost,  they  left 
the  honor  of  silencing  it  to  the  Ritles,  and  concentrated  a  powerful 
fire  on  the  ShelTord  battery,  on  the  enemy's  left  flank.  The  artil- 
lery duel  was  a  lively  one  for  a  short  time,  the  enemy's  guns  being 
forced  to  withdraw  to  another  position.  The  (ieneral  of  the 
attacking  party  took  advantage  of  this,  and  at  once  advanced  his 
guns  to  a  more  forward  position,  at  the  same  time  covering  them 
by  a  strong  line  of  skirmishers.  The  fighting  lines  both  opened  a 
most  galling  fire  on  each  other,  which  soon,  it  appears,  decimated 
their  ranks,  for  both  were  at  once  reinforced,  the  Victorias,  Prince 
of  Wales  and  8th  Royal  Rifles  retiring  behind  the  skirmishers  of 
the  Scarlet  Brigade.  The  Thirteenth  Brooklyn  moved  in  close 
column  as  a  reserve.  The  outpost,  which  had  been  gallantly 
defended  by  the  Cadets,  who  gave  the  Sixty-fifth  a  hard  rubbing 
down,  and  the  Engineers  and  St.  Jean  Baptiste  doing  the  same  to 
the  "  Queen's  Own,"  were  forced,  by  weight  of  superior  numbers, 
and  the  fact  that  two  guns  were  now  got  to  play  on  them  from  the 
left  flank  of  the  attacking  party,  to  retreat  up  the  Cemetery  road 
to  save  the  guns.  The  retreat  was  gallant,  and  stubl)ornly  covered 
by  the  Cadets  and  St.  Jean  Baptiste  company.  The  attacking 
General,  having  got  rid  of  the  hornet  on  his  left  flank,  went  for  the 
main  body  in  lively  style.  The  Fusiliers  and  Guards  opened  such 
a  lively  and  telling  fire  that  the  enemy,  notwithstanding  the  most 
determined  bravery,  began  to  weaken  in  the  centre.  The  General 
perceived  this,  and  at  once  ordered  up  the  Thirteenth  Brooklyn 
at  the  double  quick  to  give  the  foe  the  coup  Je  i^racc.  The  gallant 
boys  in  gray  rushed  forward  and  deployed  into  line,  and  commenced 
volley  firing  by  companies.  This  was  too  much  for  the  gallant 
fellows,  who  had  so  bravely  held  the  Agricultural  Buildings.  Am- 
munition was  running  short,  half  their  force  and  two  guns  were  cut 
off  from  them,  so  that  the  Commander,  seeing  the  General  of  the 
attacking  force  about  to  cut  off  his  retreat  by  the  Mile  End  road, 
got  his  guns  off  and  covered  them  by  his  infantry.  Tlie  action 
came  to  a  close  without  any  casualties  on  either  side.  The  whole 
of  the  forces  displayed  sharp  intelligence  in  all  the  movements. 
The  formation  to  resist  a  superior   force   was  next  gone  through 


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Visit  of  the  Thirteenth  Rej^imcnt 


with,  and  is  a  most  effective  movement  for  defeatinp  surh  savage 
and  gallant  attacks  as  met  the  brave  I'wenty-fourth  at  "  Isandula." 
The  formation  is  an  old  one,  and  was  displayed  hy  the  late  (ien- 
eral  Sir  Edward  Ulakeney,  in  1848,  in  Fhccnix  Park,  Dublin,  when 
he  did  it  by  stiuares,  taking  the  guns  into  them.  It  was  also  tried, 
eflertively,  we  believe,  by  the  late  (leneral  Viscount  (lough,  at  the 
battle  of  Sobraon.  The  order  was  now  given  for  the  troo|)s  to 
move  off  to  the  Crystal  Palace  for  dinner,  and  was  obeyed  in  good 
style. 

A  five  minutes'  march  at  the  close  of  the  review  brought  the 
respective  regiments  inside  the  enclosure  in  front  of  the  new  Ex- 
hibition Building,  which  had  been  transformed  into  one  huge 
dining  hall;  and  such  was  the  effect  of  military  organization,  that 
after  dismissal  the  entire  force,  with  the  exception  of  the  officers, 
were  comfortably  seated  at  long  rows  ot  t  ibles  which  covered  the 
floors  and  galleries  of  the  spacious  building  from  one  end  to  the 
other.  The  scene  was  gay  and  brilliant.  The  building,  being 
almost  entirely  comjjosed  of  glass,  contributed  largely  to  the  effect 
of  the  appearance  of  the  intermingling  of  so  many  handsome 
uniforms  around  the  snow-white  spreads,  tastefully  laid  out,  as 
they  were,  with  floral  beauties  and  the  good  things  which  constitute 
a  substantial  repast.  So  soon  as  the  regular  tramp  of  the  busy 
feet  of  entering  guests  had  ceased.  Colonel  A.  A.  Stevenson,  who 
acted  as  host  on  the  occasion,  summoned  all  to  rise,  and  the  Rev. 
Canon  EUegoode  asked  the  Divine  blessing.  The  order  was  then 
given  to  "  fall  to,"  and  immediately  the  clatter  of  knives  and  forks 
denoted  that  the  exercises  of  the  morning  had  given  additional 
zest  to  the  meal.  The  officers  of  the  several  corps  were  provided 
for  in  a  tent  on  the  grounds,  where  they  acted  as  their  own  waiters 
and  discussed  sandwiches  and  ginger  ale.  In  half  an  hour  the 
meal  was  concluded,  and  the  indefatigable  Colonel  Stevenson 
mounted  a  platform  erected  in  the  centre  of  the  building,  followed 
by  the  officers  of  the  Thirteenth  Brooklyn,  and  other  regiments 
present.  There  were  also  present  Mayor  Rivard,  Mayor  Beattie, 
of  Toronto,  our  city  Aldermen,  and  others.  Order  being  called, 
His  Worship  the  Mayor  was  appointed  President,  and  the  band  of 
the  6th  Fusiliers  took  up  its  position  immediately  opposite  in  one 
of  the  galleries. 


To  Montreal^  Canada. 


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His  Worship,  in  proposing  the  first  toast,  said: 

Okn  I  LKMKN — I  am  not  only  j^lad,  but  1  auj  proud,  that  it  lias 
fallen  to  my  U)t,  at  this  great  l)an(iuet,  to  propose  the  toast  which 
I  am  about  to  offer.  I  have  but  one  regret ;  it  is  that  I  am  unable 
to  express  in  fitting  terms  my  feelings  on  the  present  occasion. 
The  noble,  virtuous  and  illustrious  huly  whom  we  this  day  honor, 
stands  so  high  in  the  esteem  and  achniration  not  only  of  the  great 
empire  over  whose  destinies  she  presides,  but  of  the  whole  world, 
that  I  apprehend  any  words  1  mi^ht  utter  in  praise  of  her  would 
fall  short  of  what  is  due  to  Her  Majesty.  The  anniversary  of  the 
'Queen's  Birthday  derives,  this  year,  additional  />/rs/ii^r  and  tr/at 
from  the  fact  that  we  have  among  us  one  of  Her  Majesty's  bright- 
est jewels  in  tlie  person  of  the  Princess  Louise;  and  that  Her 
Royal  Highness  and  her  noble  husband,  the  Governor-(ieneral, 
were  pleased  to  grace  this  day's  proceedings  with  their  presence. 
This  anniversary  is  also  remarkable,  and  will  long  be  remembered 
with  feelings  of  pride  and  satisfaction  by  the  citizens  of  Montreal, 
on  account  of  the  presence  of  our  American  friends  of  the  Thir- 
teenth Regiment  of  Brooklyn,  who  were  kind  enough  to  leave  their 
homes  to  come  here  and  take  part  in  our  rejoicings,  and  whose 
steady  movements  and  martial  appearance  contributed  so  much  to 
the  success  of  the  grand  review  with  which  we  were  greeted  this 
morning.  I  am  sure  that  with  the  same  chivalrous  si)irit  which 
actuated  them  this  morning  at  the  review  they  will  heartily  join 
us  this  evening  in  drinking  to  the  health  of  our  Most  Gracious 
Majesty  Queen  Victoria,  which  I  now  have  the  honor  to  propose. 

These  remarks  were  received  with  loud  and  frequent  cheers  and 
applause,  the  National  Anthem  being  given  right  royally. 

Alderman  Nelson,  M.  P.  P.,  proposed  the  next  toast :  "  The 
President  of  the  United  States."  He  said  the  volunteers  from  a 
distance,  as  well  as  those  from  home,  he  loved  them  all,  and  wished 
them  "  God  speed  "  on  the  conclusion  of  the  celebration  of  the 
day,  for  they  were  all  his  people,  both  those  who  come  from  the 
land  of  his  birth  and  those  who  have  gathered  together  in  this  the 
land  of  his  adoption.  (Loud  cheers.)  The  toast  he  had  to  pro- 
pose was  in  honor  of  the  ruler  of  one  of  the  grandest  countries  in 
the  world,  and  one  that  stands  high  among  the  nations,  although 
as  a  nation  it  has  but  just  turned  a  century.    (Applause.)    In  that 


3a 


Visit  of  the  T/iirtrcuth  Jifj!;iment 


brief  period  of  a  nation's  growth  it  has  won  for  itself  esteem  and 
distinc  lion,  and  stands  to-day  in  the  front  ranks  of  civih/ation. 
(Clieers.)  'I'lic  natural  advantages  of  tlie  country,  its  diversified 
climate,  its  fertility,  its  grand  tbrests,  lakes  and  rivers,  form  a 
country  beautiful  to  look  upon  and  a  pleasure  to  live  in.  In  com- 
mon with  the  Dominion  of  t!anada,  it  offers  equal  advantages  to 
all,  without  distinction  of  race  or  creed,  and  in  both  countries,  by 
honesty,  perseverance  and  real  worth,  the  |)0()rest  may  rise  to  the 
highest  honors  and  influence,  for  all  are  equal  who  desire  to  live 
peacefully  and  soberly  vyith  their  neighbors.  (Ap|)lause)  He  had 
much  pleasure  in  proposing  the  health  of  "The  President  of  the 
United  States,"     (Loud  applause.) 

Jiand— '•  Hail  Columbia!" 

Consul-General  vSmith  replied.  He  said  the  President  of  the 
United  States,  himself  a  distinguished  soldier,  would,  he  was  sure, 
desire  him  to  present,  were  he  able,  his  most  grateful  acknowl- 
edgments, and  he  was  sure  the  whole  people  of  the  United  States 
would  thank  Canada  for  the  kindness  manifested,  and  the  cordiality 
with  which  the  Thirteenth  Kegiment  has  been  received  by  the 
Canadian  militia.  (Applause.)  The  policy  of  the  United  States 
has  been  peace  in  the  past,  and  they  trusted  it  would  continue  to 
be  jieace  in  the  future.  (Applause.)  In  pursuance  of  this  policy 
the  United  States  relies  u])on  a  skeleton  of  an  army  to  keep  order 
in  the  great  cities  and  (juell  any  internal  disturbance  that  might,  in 
the  course  of  events,  arise.  (Api)lause.)  For  sixty  long  years  they 
have  lived  in  peace  with  their  neighbors,  and  more  than  forty 
years  of  that  time  has  been  during  the  reign  of  Queen  Victoria. 
His  country  peo])le  then  had  a  right  to  join  with  us  in  celebrating 
her  natal  day.  They  had  always  found  her  to  be  a  good  neighbor 
— they  had  always  found  the  Canadian  people  to  be  good  neigh- 
bors— and  he  hoped  that  they  would  long  continue  to  be  so.  (Loud 
and  prolonged  applause.) 

Alderman  Greene  proposed  the  next  toast.  He  said  this  was 
one  of  the  happiest  days  of  the  Canadian  people.  For  the  first 
time  in  the  history  of  Canada  her  troops  had  been  reviewed  by  a 
member  of  the  royal  family,  and  the  first  time  that  an  entire 
regiment  from  the  United  States  has  joined  with  us  in  celebrating 
Her  Majesty's  birthday.     (Loud   applause.)     He  hoped   that  it 


To  Mo  tit  tea  I,  Canada. 


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would  never  be  known  in  the  history  of  tliis  and  the  adjoininj? 
country  that  our  arms  have  been  liirected  towards  anythin^j  hut 
friendly  warfare.  (A|)|)laust'.)  The  Consul-Cleneral  had  referred 
to  the  army  of  the  United  States,  whirh,  as  compared  to  tlie  large 
standing  armies  of  Kurope,  is  a  marvel.  To  a  population  of 
fifty  millions  of  people  there  is  but  a  handful  of  military — per- 
haps 20,000 — and  yet  all  know  that  when  the  rebellion  in  the 
United  States  broke  out  the  yount^  men  came  forward  by  thou- 
sands and  hundreds  and  hundreds  of  thousands.  We  are  here  in 
Canada  situated  very  similarly  to  those  on  the  other  side.  We 
have  the  nucleus  of  an  army,  and  depend  upon  the  loyalty 
of  our  able-bodied  men  to  augment  it  should  the  unfortunate 
necessity  ever  arise,  (T.oud  applause.)  He  had  much  pleasure 
in  proposing  the  toast  of  "  His  Excellency  the  Governor-(len- 
eral  and  H.  R.  H.  the  Princess  Louise."  (Loud  cheers  and 
applause.) 

Bantl — "The  Campbells  are  Coming!" 

The  Mayor,  jocularly,  called  upon  Lieut. -Colonel  Stevenson,  as 
a  stranger  to  Montreal,  to  propose  the  ne.Kt  toast. 

A  Voice — He  is  no  stranger  in  Brooklyn,  anyhow. 

Lieut. -Colonel  A.  A.  Stevenson  said  it  seemed  to  him  that  the 
Thirteenth  Regiment  had  very  quickly  got  acquainted  with  the 
"  stranger."  (Laughter.)  He  made  no  pretensions  to  be  a  stran- 
ger in  this  city.  (Applause.)  Nor  was  he  a  stranger  on  the 
Hudson.  He  had  had  the  honor  of  accompanying  the  regiment 
which  he  now  commands  to  New  York  in  1858  to  assist  in  cele- 
brating  the  laying  of  the  Atlantic  cable,  and  was  thus  leader  of  the 
first  military  organization  that  ever  carried  the  British  flag  through 
the  streets  of  New  York  on  a  friendly  mission.  (Applause.)  He 
might  say  that  on  that  occasion  he  received  every  demonstration 
of  respect  and  a  most  enthusiastic  welcome  froiti  the  cities  of  New 
York  and  Brooklyn,  and  the  same  spirit  of  friendship  has  still 
continued,  and  will  continue  better  than  ever  before  since  the  visit 
of  the  Thirteenth  of  Brooklyn.  (Applause.)  After  referring  to  the 
history  of  the  regiment  and  the  unanimity  in  thought  and  feeling  ex- 
isting between  the  two  countries,  he  said  the  people  of  Canada 
looked  forward  to  this  visit  of  the  Thirteenth  with  a  great  deal  of 
gratification,  and  so  far  it  had  been  attended  with  success.     (Ap- 


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Visit  of  the  Thirteenth  Regiment 


plause.)  He  hoped  that  when  they  returned  they  would  carry  with 
them  the  warmest  recollections  of  their  visit.  Nothing,  he  tliought, 
in  the  history  of  the  world  could  compare  with  it.  That  a  regi- 
ment 500  strong,  fully  cganized,  should  travel  four  hundred  miles, 
at  their  own  expense,  in  order  to  show  their  esteem  and  love  for 
the  British  Queen,  was  a  far  better  guarantee  for  permanent  peace 
than  any  parchment.  He  asked  for  three  hearty  cheers  for  the 
Thirteenth  Regiment. 

The  toast  was  resjjonded  to  with  heartiness  by  our  volunteers. 


who  followed  with  a 


tiger. 


Colonel  Stevenson,  in  the  course  of  his  remarks,  referred  to  the 
pojiularity  in  both  countries  of  the  tune  o^  "  God  Save  the  Queen  !" 
and  took  occasion  to  recite  the  National  Anthems  of  both  coun- 
tries and  other  poetry,  illustrative  of  the  sentiments  he  desired  to 
convey.  We  regret  that  his  remarks  were  but  indistinctly  heard  at 
so  short  a  distance  from  the  platforu- 

Colonel  Austen,  of  the  Thirteenth  Regiment,  arose  to  respond, 
ami'^  the  warmest  ex])ressions  of  respect,  and  said  the  generous 
greeting  which  the  soldiers  of  Canada  had  that  day  given  him  and 
his  fellow  countrymen  had  taken  him  utterly  by  surprise.  On 
behalf  of  the  Thirteenth  Regiment  of  Brooklyn,  he  desired  to  have 
their  Canadian  friends  accept  their  sincere  thanks.  They  hoped 
tl\at  their  visit  of  that  day  would  lead  to  many  friendly  returns  on 
the  part  of  the  volunteer  organizations  of  the  Dominion  of  Canada, 
and  on  behalf  of  the  Thirteenth  of  Brooklyn  he  extended  a  cordial 
invitation  to  visit  their  borders  at  as  early  a  time  as  may  be  thought 
fit,  and  they  might  be  assured  that  the  time  would  not  be  far  dis- 
tant when  some  one  or  other  of  our  regiments  would  receive  an 
invitation  to  visit  the  city  of  Brooklyn.  The  Thirteenth  Regiment 
felt  proud  in  vying  with  the  Canadian  militia  in  paying  a  tribute  of 
respect  to  your  Most  Gracious  Queen,  of  whom  they  felt  it  could  be 
justly  said,  Regina  Dei  Gratia.  As  the  hour  was  growing  late,  he 
did  not  wish  to  keep  them  by  any  extended  remarks  he  might 
otherwise  wish  to  make,  but  he  did  wish  to  say,  however,  that  the 
God  of  all  nations  was  that  day  looking  down  upon  the  ranks  of 
steel,  and  had  blessed  the  union  of  their  arms  and  their  hearts. 
"  May  that  blessing,"  he  'oncluded,  "  be  extended  to  you  and  to 
us  forever."     (Loud  and  long  continued  cheering.) 


To  Montreal^  Canada. 
Three  hearty  cheers  were  then  given  to  the  Mayor. 


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After  other  brief  addresses  the  assembly  broke  up  with  cheers, 
and  the  several  home  regiments  fell  in  and  proceeded  to  the  Vic- 
toria Skating  Rink  via  Hleury  and  Sherbrooke  streets,  as  an  honor- 
ary escort  to  the  Brooklyn  regiment,  the  Montreal  Field  Battery 
bringing  up  the  rear.  Arrived  at  the  Skating  "'ink,  the  Montreal 
Brigade  opened  out  on  either  side,  saluted  the  .  -oklyn  regiment 
as  they  passed  into  their  barracks,  then  re-formed,  and  proceeded 
to  their  armories  and  dispersed. 

Owing  to  the  vast  extent  of  the  field,  any  attempt  to  give  the 
numbers  present  would  be  absurd ;  nevertheless  an  approximation 
may  be  made,  and,  judging  from  the  crowds  scattered  over  the 
grounds,  there  could  not  have  been  less  then  30,000  persons  wit- 
nessing the  display,  and  even  this  supposition  is  likely  to  be  con- 
siderably under  the  actual  count.  The  number  of  American 
spectators  was  exceedingly  large,  as  was  also  the  representation 
from  Ontario,  while  the  Province  of  Quebec  sent  a  vast  concourse 
of  spectators. 

A  game  of  La  Crosse,  to  which  the  regiment  was  invited,  was 
attended  by  many  members  in  the  afternoon. 

The  day's  proceedings  were  fitly  brought  to  a  close  by  a  grand 
banquet  at  the  Windsor  Hotel,  at  which  were  present  His  Excel- 
lency and  staff,  the  whole  of  the  otificers  who  had  taken  j)art  in  the 
celebrations  of  the  day,  and  many  citizens.  The  dinner  took  place 
at  7  o'clock,  in  the  large  dining  hall.  The  tables  were  richly  deco- 
rated with  choice  cut  flowers  from  the  city  greenhouses ;  an 
especially  fine  "boar's"  head,  done  in  choice  roses  and  lilies,  faced 
His  Excellency,  and  on  the  cloth  being  removed  Trumpet-Major 
Clapham  was  ordered  to  carry  it  to  the  Princess,  which  duty  the 
gallant  soldier  faithfully  performed. 

The  guests  and  officers  being  all  seated,  Trumpet-Major  Clap- 
ham  announced  the  approach  of  His  Excellency,  the  whole  assem- 
bly rising  to  their  feet  immediately.  After  the  sounding  of  the 
Royal  flourish,  tiie  pipers  of  the  "  Royals  "  played  His  Excellency 
in  to  the  tune  of  "The  Campbells  are  Coming,"  aftei  which  the 
band  struck  up  the  National  Anthem. 


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Visit  of  the  Thirteenth  Regiment 


ill 


ii 


Lieut. -General  Sir  Selby  Smyth,  K.  C.  M.  G.,  was  in  the  Chair, 
having  on  his  right  His  Excellency  the  Governor-(ieneral,  Consul- 
General  Smith,  Mayor  Rivard,  Major  De  Winton,  R.  A. ;  Rev. 
Henry  Ward  Beecher,  Colonel  Dyde,  C.  M.  G.,  A.  I).  C. ;  Captain 
Selby  Smyth,  Lieut. -Colonel  Fraser,  M.  G.  A.;  Major  King,  Thir- 
teenth, Brooklyn;  Adjutant  Stanwood,  Thirteenth,  Brooklyn;  Dr. 
Olcot,  Thirteenth,  Brooklyn.  On  his  left  Colonel  Austen,  Thir- 
teenth, Brooklyn ;  Lieut.-Colonel  Panet,  M.  H.  Gault,  M.  P.  P.; 
Lieut. -Colonel  Beadle,  Thirteenth,  Brooklyn ;  Hon.  Mr.  Harbord, 
G.  G.,  A.  D.  C. ;  Mr.  Angus,  manager  Bank  of  Montreal ;  Major 
Kennedy,  Rev.  Mr.  Maynard,  41st  N.  Y.  N.  G.;  Lieut.-Colonel 
Vohl,9th  Battalion;  Lieut. -Colonels  Wylee,  Jackson,  D'Orsonnens, 
Turnbull,  Scoble ;  Majors  McDonald,  Holmes,  Ridout,  Farnette, 
Stone ;  Captains  McRae,  Prevost,  Storr,  Davidson  ;  Lieuts.  Os- 
wald, Abbott,  and  nearly  all  the  officers  of  the  Thirteenth  Regiment. 
Above  five  hundred  persons  participated  in  the  dinner. 


The  following  was  the 


MENU. 


POTAGE. 

Consomme  a  la  Reine. 

POiSSON. 

Saumon — Sauce  Verte.  Croquettes  de  Pommes. 

REI.KVEE. 

Fillets  de  Ikeuf  a  la  Perigueux. 

ENTREES. 

Cotelettes  d'Agneaux  aux  Pointes  d'Asperges, 
Croquettes  de  Gibier  aux  Tru  tiles. 


Mayonaise  de  Homard. 

FROID. 

Salade  de  Volailles 

Galantine  de  Dinde  a 

a  Gelee. 

Ribs  of  Beef. 

ROTIS, 
GIltlER. 

Spring  Lamb — Mint  Sau 

Wild  Pigeons 

. 

Asparagus. 

Potatoes. 

VEGETABLES. 

Spinach. 
Green  Peas. 

Victoria  Pudding  Glace. 

ENTREMETS. 
■DESSERT. 

Gelee  au  Champagne 

Gateaux  Assorties. 

Fruits. 

Glace  a  la  Vanille 

CAFE. 


To  Montreal,  Canada. 


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Supper  being  ended,  Trumpel-Major  Clapham  gave  a  flourish, 
and  attention  was  immediately  restored. 

Sir  E.  Selby  Smyth,  in  proposing  the  first  toast,  briefly  remarked 
that  Her  Majesty  had  been  more  blessed  than  any  previous  Brit- 
ish Sovereign.  He  prayed  tliat  God  might  bless  and  prolong  her 
useful  life.     (I.oud  and  enthusiastic  applause,  long  continued.) 

Band—"  God  save  the  Queen  !" 

His  Excellency  the  Governor-General  was  received  most 
enthusiastically.  In  rising  to  propose  the  next  toast  His  Excel- 
lency said: 

Gentlemen — I  have  the  greatest  pride  and  pleasure  in  calling 
upon  you  to  drink  the  next  toast  upon  the  list — the  health  of  the 
President  of  the  United  States,  (l.oud  cheers.)  In  asking  you  to 
drink  long  life  and  happiness  to  him,  I  desire  to  add  the  expression 
of  a  wish  which  comes  from  my  heart — and  in  sjjcaking  it  I  speak 
as  the  representative  of  the  Queen  and  the  country  I  serve  (loud 
applause),  when  I  say — may  the  Divine  blessing  be  poured  in 
richest  abundance  upon  the  noble  and  mighty  nation  over  whom 
the  President,  as  chief  magistrate,  has  been  called  upon  to  rule 
— the  President  of  the  United  States.     (Cheers  ) 

Consui-General  Smith,  in  response,  said  : 

Mv  Lord  and  Gentlemen — I  thank  you  for  the  compliment 
you  have  paid  the  President  of  the  United  States.  I  thank  you 
all  the  more  heartily  for  the  cordiality  with  which  you  have  re- 
sponded to  the  toast,  for  I  believe  it  truthfully  reflects  the  public 
feeling  of  this  country  towards  our  honored  chief  magistrate.  It 
gives  me  pleasure  to  say  that,  during  my  residence  of  fifteen  months 
in  this  city,  every  expression  of  opinion  or  sentiment  which  I  have 
heard  in  reference  to  President  Hayes  has  been  of  the  most  com- 
plimentary character.  I  flatter  myself  also  with  the  belief  that  the 
Canadian  pt  "^ple,  without  division,  entertain  feelings  of  the  utmost 
kindness  and  good  will  towards  our  Government  and  people.  For 
this,  on  the  part  of  my  country,  I  thank  all  Canadians.  I  have 
great  pleasure  in  assuring  you  that  their  sentiments  are  fully 
reciprocated  towards  you  and  your  Sovereign  by  the  American 
people.  During  the  long  and  eventful  reign  of  Her  Majesty,  I  have 
never  heard  any  citizen  of  the  United  States  speak  of  her,  as  a 
woman  or  a  queen,  except  in  terms  of  admiration  and  res[)ect. 


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The  United  Stales  embrace  about  half  the  English-speaking  peo- 
ple of  the  world.    They  are  republicans,  ardently  attached  to  their 
own  form  of  government.     But  they  are  a  reading,  thinking,  intel- 
ligent people,  keenly  and  curiously  alive  to  whatever  affects  the 
welfare  of  the  people  over  whom  the  Queen  of  England  reigns, 
and  there  can  be  no  question  that  it  is  their  judgment,  with  a 
unanimity  quite  remarkable,  that  in  all  the  relations  of  life,  private 
and  public,  she  has  discharged  her  great  duties  in  a  manner  worthy 
of  all  honor,  and  to  the  welfare  not  only  of  her  own  subjects,  but 
of  the    world    at   large.      This    opinion   so   universally    held    by 
millions  of  disinterested  people,   I  think  we  may   fairly  assume, 
will  be  the  final  judgment  of  mankind  and  history  upon  the  merits 
of  Queen  Victoria  as  a  woman  and  a  sovereign.     Such  being  our 
deliberate  judgment  upon  the  character  and  public  services  of  Her 
Majesty,  it  is  right  and  proper  that  the  people  of  the  United  States 
join  you,  as  they  do  to-day,  represented  by  a  distinguished  regi- 
ment of  their  militia,  in  celebrating  the  day  of  her  birth.     The  fact 
which  I  take  to  be  the  most  important  and  hopeful  in  the  present 
condition  of  the  world   is  the  wide   and  growing  dominion   and 
influence  upon   its  affairs  by  Great  Britain  and  her  Colonies  and 
the  United  States;  and  the  most  pregnant  part  of  that  fact  lies  in 
this,  that  the  whole  of  this  continent  between   the  Mexican  Sea 
and  the  Arctic  Ocean  is  inhabited  and   governed  by  a  people  of 
the  same  race,  speaking  the  same  language,  with  the  same  litera- 
ture and.  religion,  and  with  very  similar  laws,  enacted,  everywhere 
by  parliamentary  bodies  selected  to  represent  the  public  will.    The 
equal  freedom  of  each  individual  man  in  all  that  appertains  to  life, 
liberty,  property  and  the  pursuit  of  happiness,  assisted  by  the  law, 
guaranteed  by  the  authority,  and  defended  by  the  whole  power  of 
the  State  throughout  nearly  an  entire  continent,  is  to  be  found  in 
North  America  alone.     There  are  fifty  millions  of  men  thus  hap- 
pily situated  here  now.     In   another  century  there  will  probably 
be  two   hundred  millions.     Is  it  vain  or  presHmptuous  to  believe 
that,  before  that  time  arrives,  the  most   potent   influences  which 
have  ever  affected  the  well-being  of  mankind  will  be  found  m  this 
portion  of  the  New  World.''     Such,  it  would  appear,  under  provi- 
dence,  is   our    sure  destiny,   and    the    destiny  of   our   children, 
unless  in  madness  and  folly  we  or  they  destroy  the  glorious  j)ros- 
pect.     If  in  the  future  we  secure  the  enactment  of  just  laws,  live 
in   obedience  to  them,  promote   general  education,  cultivate   the 


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arts  of  peace,  and  preserve  harmonious  and  friendly  relations,  no 
picture  of  the  future  of  America  can  be  drawn  in  colors  as  bright 
as  the  reality  will  prove.  For  more  than  two  generations  the  two 
sections  of  British  people  on  this  continent  have  lived  in  peace 
and  friendship.  If  at  any  time  in  the  future  this  peace  should  be 
wantonly  broken,  somebody  will  have  committed  a  great  wrong — 
a  crime  against  civilization  and  mankind.  But  if,  unfortunately, 
such  a  crime  should  ever  be  committed,  we  have  forty-two  years 
of  assurance  that  it  will  be  by  no  act  of  Queen  Victoria,  and  that 
assurance  gives  every  American  the  right,  whenever  he  meets  a 
subject  of  the  British  Crown  to-day,  in  any  part  of  the  world,  to 
say,  "  God  bless  and  lengthen  the  life  of  Her  Majesty."  (Great 
cheering.)  My  Lord,  we  are  so  fortunate  to  have  with  us  this 
evening  an  American  gentleman  who  has  mingled  as  freely  with 
and  understands  as  thoroughly  the  people  of  the  United  States 
as  any  other  citizen,  who  is  a  representative  man,  though  not  a 
public  officer,  and  who  has  the  happy  faculty  of  expressing,  in 
language  quite  his  own,  the  wit  and  wisdom  of  multitudes.  1  am 
sure  you  will  all  thank  me  for  asking  Mr.  Beecher  to  join  with  me 
in  acknowledging  the  comi)liment  you  have  paid  our  President 
and  the  country  we  both  love  so  well.     (Applause.) 

The  Rev.  Henry  Ward  Beecher,  whose  previous  visits  to  our  city 
had  already  made  him  familiar  with  many  present,  apart  from 
his  talented  writings,  cannot,  we  think,  but  feel  gratified  at  the 
reception  accorded  him  on  rising  to  respond.  Solemn  and  steady 
he  stood  until  the  applause  had  subsided,  and  then,  well  weighing 
his  words,  and  with  an  appearance  which  bespoke  the  genuineness 
of  his  thoughts  and  feelings,  he  addressed  the  assembly.    He  said  : 

The  office  of  chief  magistrate  of  the  United  States  is  not  con- 
fined to  the  lifetime  of  any  one  man.  Every  four  years  the  voice 
of  the  people  is  asked  as  to  who  shall  be  their  chief  ruler,  and  so 
the  term  of  eight  years  at  the  farthest,  and  oftener  four,  measures 
out  to  the  people  of  the  United  States  the  services  of  their  most 
eminent  citizens.  In  the  brevity  of  the  term  we  have  a  reason  for 
many  things  that  may  lie  open  to  criticism.  Four  years  is  not 
more  than  sufficient  to  learn  how  to  govern,  and  another  four  only 
gives  one  an  opportunity  of  displaying  some  wisdom  in  the  man- 
agement of  governing.  (Applause.)  In  the  case  of  Mr.  Hayes, 
President  of  the  United  States,  he  has  come  to  the  chief  mag- 


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istracy  at  a  time  of  peculiar  embarrassment — in  fact,  what  Pres- 
ident; for  the  last  twenty-four  years,  has  not  been  under 
embarrassment  ?  When  President  Lincoln  was  elected  to  the 
magistracy,  the  country  was  on  the  eve  of  the  greatest  civil  war 
that  the  world  has  known.  It  burst  out  like  a  southern  tornado, 
and  the  whole  country  leaped  into  war,  and  along  one  thousand 
miles  of  coast  line  its  desolating  ravages  were  made  familiar.  After 
it  had  ended  in  the  surrender  of  Lee  and  the  dispersion  of  the* 
guerilla  forces  under  Johnson  and  others,  it  seemed  as  though 
Lincoln  should  have  one  term  in  which  he  should  not  be  distracted. 
But  it  pleased  God  to  give  him  the  crown  of  martyrdom,  and  take 
him  out  of  his  troubles.  Mr.  Johnson,  who  succeeded  him,  was 
a  man  of  honest  intentions.  (Applause.)  He  undertook  to  carry 
out  the  last  policy  of  Mr.  Lincoln  under  the  consideration  of  the 
country.  But  Mr.  Johnson  was  a  man  too  literal  and  too  obstinate, 
and  did  not  know  how  to  change  front  on  the  battle-field,  nor 
adapt  himself  to  the  soil  over  which  to  march,  so  he  set  himself  in 
one  position,  and  set  himself  against  his  party,  and  went  out  of 
office — more  welcome  than  when  he  went  in.  (Laughter  and 
applause.)  After  him,  the  choice  of  the  people  was  General  Grant. 
General  Grant  has  been  called  a  man  of  luck,  and  the  speaker 
thought  he  was  lucky — in  his  father  and  mother  (laughter) — lucky 
in  the  body  and  in  the  mind  that  was  given  him  as  a  birthright. 
When  he  went  into  war  he  was  in  the  utmost  obscurity.  He  very 
soon  had  the  good  luck  to  succeed,  and  every  step  and  every  year 
was  to  him  as  a  training  school.  On  the  side  of  the  North 
the  best  men  were  for  a  long  time  but  learning  the  trade  of  warfare. 
Victory  after  victory  was  won  by  the  South,  who  were  willing  to 
sacrifice  life  and  property  and  everything,  rather  than  give  up  what 
they  thought  right.  (Loud  applause.)  The  North  was  but  learning 
of  them  in  part  the  art  of  war,  and  if  they  succeeded  it  was  not 
because  the  North  were  man  for  man  better,  but  because  they  had 
the  industries,  and  moral  sentiment,  and  that  which  education 
among  workingmen  makes  one  in  three  the  superior.  (Applause.) 
For  two  terms  General  Grant  succeeded  in  having  good  luck, 
and  now,  having  gone  for  eight  months  from  his  country,  he  has 
good  luck  abroad ;  and  if  the  cheers  with  which  he  has  been 
greeted  could  be  linked  together,  it  would  encircle  the  globe  in  one 
polyglot  cheer,  for  no  man  has  succeeded  so  well  in  cheers  in  tlie 
circumnavigation  of  the  globe  as  has  General  Grant.    Contrary  to 


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the  course  of  the  sun,  he  rose  in  the  West  (laughter  and  applause), 
and  will  a^^ain  return  to  the  Western  horizon.     Whether  he  will 
rise  again,  time  will  tell.     After  Grant  it  was  that  President  Hayes 
was  called  to  the  chair  as  first  magistrate.     (Applause.)    His  task 
of  peace  has  not  been  an  easy  one — his  no  bed  of  down.     He  has 
lain  upon   the  thorns,  but  with    great  pugnacity,  great  patience, 
great  gentleness  and  gentlemanliness.     He  now  bids  fair  to  come 
out  not  only  with  the  party  that  'lected  him,  but,  in  the  judgment 
of  the  whole  nation,  second  to  no  single  President  they  have  had 
in  the  last  forty  years.     The  United  States  desires  to  express,  and 
upon  every  proper  occasion  does  express,  the  mighty  principle  of 
good-will  towards  all  nations  of  the  earth.     (Loud  applause.)     It 
is  not  a  nation  destitute  in  the  art  and  capacity  for  war,  but  it  is 
not  a  warlike  people.    They  know  that  intelligence,  with  industry, 
goes  to  the  building  up  of  a  nation  in  competence  and  in  power. 
(Applause.)     This  is  of  great  importance  in  the  age  in  which  we 
live,  and  the  United  States  Government  heartily  commends  this 
policy.     (Applause.)     Why  should  they  wish  for  anything  that  is 
already  beyond  their  reach  }     They  have  plenty  of  waste  land 
waiting  to  be  peopled,  and  want  no  neighbor's  territory.     On  their 
southern   border  lies  the  fair   kingdom  of  Mexico,  that  struggles 
sometimes  with  almost  death  throes.  They  do  not  look  upon  waiting 
for  her  to  die,  that,  vulture-like,  they  may  take  her  carcass.     (Ap- 
plause.)    Nor  do  they  want  the  people.     (Applause.)     If  there  be 
any  territory  that  they  covet  in  the  sense  of  not  breaking  the  com- 
mandment, and  the  people  of  that  country  cho.se  to  bring  it  in  their 
hand,  it  is  Canada.     (Long  applause  and  cheers.)    Once,  twice  the 
people  of  the  United  States  tried  to  take  it,  and  did  not  gci  it. 
(Laughter.)     A  fringe  of  Fenians  once  tried  to  take  it,  and  got  a 
good  deal  more  than  they  wanted.    (Renewed  laughter.)    But  they 
were    not  Americans!     They   came   from    the  Green   Isle!     He 
thought  it  might  be  said,  to  the  immortal  honor  of  the  Brooklyn 
regiment,  that  it  is  the  first  regiment  in  America  which  has  taken 
Canada.     He  thought  it  might  be  said  of  them,  in  the  language  of 
the  Apostle,  "  The  weapons  of  our  warfare  are  not  carnal."    They 
brought  their  hearts,  and  their  Canadian  brethren  accepted  them. 
One  might  be  sure  that   so  thrifty  a  people  as  they  were  would 
count  a  dollar  correctly  before  they  spent  it,  although  they  do  not 
so  eti'iilably  make  them.     One  might  be  sure  that  the  men  who 
earn  their  money  by  the  sweat  of  their  brow— and  he  was  glad  to 


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say  that  the  Brooklyn  Thirteenth  are  sturdy  vvorkingmen — to  carry 
five  hundred  men  a  thousand  miles  from  mere  fancy,  would  not 
suit  their  economical  habits.  The  object  of  their  visit  was  to 
cultivate  a  more  friendly  feeling  between  the  two  branches  of  the 
one  family  after  so  long  a  separation.  All  the  institutions  of  Canada 
and  the  United  States  are  drawn  from  dear  old  England.  (Cheers.) 
First  ourselves,  then  our  best  literature ;  our  jurisprudence,  and 
that  which  comes  under  neither  of  these  designations — that  which 
leads  us  to  prefer  one  nation  rather  than  the  other — the  progressive 
element,  the  expanding  element.  He  referred  to  the  little  un- 
pleasantness of  one  hundred  years  ago,  and  recollected  very  well 
the  terms  of  anger  and  contempt  used  in  connection  with  the  word 
"  Britisher  " — he  used  the  word  without  the  adjective.  (Laughter.) 
But  that  speedily  died  out,  since  our  interests  were  reciprocal. 
(Applause.)  He  referred  to  the  assistance  given  by  France  to  the 
United  States  during  this  struggle,  and  held  that  he  and  his  coun- 
trymen would  be  retrograde  to  themselves  if  they  did  not  respect 
those  who  gave  them  a  midwife's  assistance  during  their  troubles. 
But  blood  is  stronger  than  water,  and  after  all,  and  in  spite  of  all, 
their  hearts  were  towards  motherland.  These  were  not  only  the 
sentiments  of  those  who  were  present,  but  of  the  whole  American 
people.  Their  heart  is  towards  the  English  nation.  They  wish  to 
disturb  no  nation  by  combination,  but  to  work  side  by  side  with 
England  in  a  common  cause.  Their  competition  with  England 
was  a  better  industry ;  she  must  see  to  it  that  they  did  not  surpass 
her ;  a  better  education,  she  must  see  that  they  did  not  outrun 
her ;  a  better  citizenship,  it  was  for  her  to  determine  whether  she 
should  be  overrun  in  that.  They  desired  to  be  equal  to  her,  and 
no  more,  not  so  much  as  would  put  the  weight  of  a  feather  upon 
her  prosperity.  They  prayed  God  to  bless  their  neighbors  over 
the  border.  He  would  sit  down  with  pleasure  that  night,  without 
eating  a  bit,  if  allowed  to  express  the  great  gratification  which  he 
felt  in  being  present  at  a  meeting  presided  over  by  the  Governor- 
General  of  the  Dominion,  whose  father  and  mother  he  personally 
knew  and  revered  and  honored,  and  who  represents  dear  and  inti- 
mate relations  to  the  most  noble  Queen  and  Empress  that  sits 
upon  any  throne  in  the  present  age.  It  is  necessary,  in  any  form 
of  government,  that  there  should  be  more  or  less  jealousy  and 
watchfulness,  and  the  politics  that  grow  around  the  throne  may 
constitute  an  atmosphere  that  may  sometimes  become  refracted, 


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but  above  all  this  we  may  look  across  the  sea  and  see  a  very  noble 
specimen  of  womanhood,  for  wliom  we  have  the  greatest  admira- 
tion, in  the  person  of  ()ueen  Victoria,  by  the  grace  of  (lod  (Jiieen 
of  (Ireat  Britain  and  Empress  of  the  Indies.  Might  they  not  hope 
that,  in  the  course  of  events — say  in  1880 — it  should  be  their 
privilege  to  play  the  part  of  host,  and  that  some  brilliant  regiment 
from  Canada  should  be  their  guests.  They  could  not  promise  to 
do  so  well  as  had  been  done  by  them.  Surpass  it  they  could  not, 
but  they  could,  at  all  events,  afford  as  cordial  a  reception  as  was 
given  the  Thirteenth  Regiment  on  this  their  visit  to  Canada.  (Loud 
and  prolonged  applause.) 


General  Smyth,  in  proposing  the  next  toast,  said  upon  the  last 
celebration  of  Her  Majesty's  Birthday,  a  terrible  war  appeared  to 
be  imminent,  and  we  in  Canada  were  preparing  ourselves  for  what 
might  fall  to  our  duty  in  the  events  of  the  world.  Our 
people  were  ready  to  maintain  the  prestige  of  the  country  they 
loved  so  well.  (Loud  applause.)  At  the  present  time  Great 
Britain  was  engaged  in  two  wars,  one  of  which  was  of  imjjortance. 
Since  then  the  Earl  of  Dufferin  has  relinquished  his  office  as  Gov- 
ernor-General, and  has  departed  to  give  his  services  to  Her  Maj- 
esty in  an  equally  important,  though  less  congenial  sphere.  Since 
then  we  have  welcomed  the  Marcjuis  of  Lome  as  Governor-Gene- 
ral and  the  Princess.  There  were  many  present  who  claimed 
nativity  or  descent  from  that  Northern  country  from  which  His 
Excellency  came,  and  he  need  hardly  call  to  mind  that  more  than 
200  years  before  this  continent  was  discovered,  McCallum  More 
was  fighting  the  battles  of  his  country  under  King  Robert  the 
Bruce,  and  from  that  time  to  the  present,  the  members  of  that 
family  have  filled  places  of  honor  and  distinction  to  the  Crown  of 
Great  Britain.  The  distinguished  nobleman  who  was  our  guest 
was  the  representative  of  the  Queen,  and  in  his  presence  among 
us,  and  that  of  a  daughter  of  our  beloved  Queen,  we  had  been 
favored  with  the  greatest  honor  yet  accorded  a  dependency  of  the 
Crown.  He  augured  that  the  frank  urbanity,  gentle  refinement, 
and  other  good  qualities  of  the  present  occupants  of  Government 
House  will  twine  themselves  about  our  hearts,  and  that  when  the 
time  came  for  them  to  say  farewell,  their  memory  will  be  entwined 
about  our  hearts  in  golden  characters.  It  was  not  usual  to  pre- 
mise this  toast  with  any  extended  remarks,  but  on  this  occasion  he 


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desired  to  say  a  few  words.  'I'hcre  was  niurh  more  roidd  I)e  said 
on  the  subject  that  is  inspiring,  but  this  might  Ite  said,  that  this 
was  tlie  first  bancjuet  at  which  His  Excellency  has  been  able  to 
meet  Canadians  in  public  since  his  landing.  He  (tiie  speaker) 
thought  it  a  high  honor  to  be  permitted  to  propose  this  toast,  and 
he  thanked  the  officers  of^ the  Canadian  militia  most  heartily  for 
the  honor.     (Applause.) 

The  toast  was  drunk  witli  Highland  honors,  the  pipers  playing 
"  The  Campbells  are  Coming." 

The  Marquis  of  Lome,  the  Governor-General,  was  greeted 
with  prolonged  cheering,  at  the  close  of  which  he  said : 

Gentlkmen  and  OI'FUjkrs  of  the  Canadian  Mu-itia — Allow 
me  to  thank  you  from  the  depth  of  my  heart  for  the  extreme  kind- 
ness of  your  reception,  but  you  must  allow  me  to  ascribe  that  re- 
ception to  my  official  position,  for  I  am  fully  conscious  that  I  have 
been  too  short  a  time  among  you  to  be  able  to  do  more  than  to  claim 
your  kindness  and  consideration.  With  the  Princess  it  is  different, 
and,  I  believe,  I  can  claim  for  her  personally  a  warmer  feeling.  (Tre- 
mendous applause.)  For  with  regard  to  her  you  have  in  Canada 
the  combination  of  those  two  sentiments  which  I  believe  are 
the  most  powerful  in  the  human  breast — the  combination  of 
loyalty  and  gallantry.  (Loud  cheers.)  I  cannot  tell  you  enough 
on  her  behalf,  or  her  feelings  as  to  the  manner  in  which  she  has 
been  received  by  every  section  of  the  Canadian  people.  I  am 
often  asked  how  she  likes  this  country,  and  I  can  only  reply  to  my 
numerous  inquirers  by  repeating  what  I  have  said  to  those  who 
have  asked  personally,  that,  although  she  likes  this  country  very 
much,  she  likes  the  people  a  great  deal  better.  (Great  cheering.) 
I  must  not  forget  to  thank  Sir  Edward  Selby  Smyth  for  the  ex- 
treme cordiality  with  which  he  was  so  good  as  to  propose  this 
toast,  and  I  can  assure  him  that  it  is  not  only  here  amongst  Cana- 
dian officers,  but  anywhere  else,  I  should  have  been  proud  to 
hear  from  him  the  words  he  has  used.  (Cheers.)  He  has,  I  am 
sure,  earned  the  gratitude  of  every  militia  regiment  in  Canada 
during  the  time  he  has  been  here,  and  he  speaks,  I  am  sure,  as 
your  representative,  with  the  full  voice  of  your  authority.  (Re- 
newed cheering.)  It  is  impossible  to  read  the  able  and  full  reports 
which,  year  after  year,  have  issued   from  his  pen,  without  seeing 


MAk(iriS    III     l.nUM;. 


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that  he  has  given  his  whole  mind  to  your  service,  and  has  studied 
to  tlie  very  utmost  your  welfare  and  tlie  efilicicncy  of  your  organi- 
zation. (Applause.)  Mc  has  held  before  \)ur  eyes  a  high  stand- 
ard; he  has  held  that  standard  up  with  a  most  eflicient  hand,  and 
I  believe  you  thoroughly  well  know  how  valuable  his  services  have 
been,  and  what  an  advantage  it  is  to  have  an  officer  at  the  head  of 
the  Canadian  militia  who  has  had  experience  in  active  warfare. 
(Loud  cheers.)  The  manner  in  which  the  manteuvres  were  per- 
formed to-day  shows  how  much  value  you  have  attached  to  his 
teaching — what  full  advantage  you  have  taken  of  all  the  oppor- 
tunities given  you.  And  while  I  am  on  the  subject  of  the  review 
allow  me  to  congratulate  you  on  having  in  your  midst  to-day,  and 
lorming  so  splendid  a  part  of  your  spectacle,  the  gallant  American 
regiment,  many  of  whose  officeis  I  have  the  pleasure  of  seeing  in 
this  hall.  (Oreat  cheering.)  I  wish  to  repeat  to  them  to-night 
what  I  had  the  honor  of  saying  to  the  regiment  at  large,  that  I 
thank  them  most  sincerely  for  having  come  this  long  journey  to 
honor  our  Queen's  Birthday — (tremendous  applause) — and  I  re- 
gard their  having  undertaken  their  journey,  and  having  come  here 
as  a  proof  of  that  amity  of  feeling  and  sentiment  which  is  as  strong 
in  the  breasts  of  the  American  people  as  is  their  community  with 
us  in  that  freedom  in  which  we  recognize  our  common  heritage. 
(Cheering.)  I  believe  I  am  not  \rong  in  saying  that  they  have 
paid  us  an  unusual  compliment  ii.  Mowing  t  eir  band  to  play  our 
National  Anthem,  while  a  part  of  Uuir  musicians  were  arrayed  in 
our  national  color.  Some  of  the  band  wore  the  Queen's  color, 
and  I  believe  I  am  not  misinterpreting  the  feelings  of  the  officers 
here  present  when  I  say  that  very  many  Americans,  not  only 
those  of  the  British  race,  but  many  others,  wear,  in  one  sense,  the 
Queen's  color  in  their  hearts  (loud  cheers  and  applause) — not 
only  because  she  is  the  Queen  of  that  old  country  with  which  so 
many  of  their  most  glorious  memories  are  forever  identified — that 
old  country  of  which  they  are  in  their  hearts  as  proud  as  I  can 
honestly  say  England  is  of  them — but  also  because  the  Americans 
are  a  gallant  nation,  and  love  a  good  woman.  (Creat  applause.) 
They  have  lent  us  a  helping  hand  to-day,  and  I  believe  they  will 
always  be  ready  to  do  so,  should  occasion  arise  on  which  we  may 
ask  them  to  stand  by  us.  (Tremendous  cheering.)  We  have  had 
a  very  pleasant  day  together,  which  has  been  followed  by  a  restful 
evening,  and  a  pleasant  dinner — pleasant  to  all,  I  venture  to  say — 


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but  restful  only  to  those  whose  fate  it  has  not  been  when  the  des- 
sert has  been  put  upon  the  table  and  the  wine  has  been  passed 
round  to  be  obliged,  by  making  speeches,  to  "open  fire"  again. 
(Laughter  and  applause.)  If  an  army  could  always  depend  upon 
having  such  a  good  commissariat  as  our  little  force  has  enjoyed  to- 
day, it  is  my  belief  that  field  days  would  be  even  more  popular 
than  they  are  (laughter),  and  I  doubt  if  the  finances  of  any  i)eo- 
ple,  no  matter  how  many  changes  they  should  ma..r:  in  their  tariff, 
could  long  stand  the  expense.  (Laughter.)  And  it  is,  perhaps, 
fortunate  that  a  force  in  the  field  cannot  always  carry  about  with 
it  on  a  campaign  a  Windsor  Hotel,  otherwise  the  pastime  of  war 
would  be  a  far  more  popular  amusement  even  than  it  is  at 
present.  People  are  now  far  too  fond  of  it.  (Great  laughter.) 
The  past  has  shown  that  they  always  have  been  so,  and  with  the 
best  resolutions  for  the  future,  the  same  is  too  likely  to  remain  the 
case.  Why  is  this  }  It  is  because  they  do  not  know  what  it  is, 
and  take  everything  that  is  unknown  to  be  magnificent.  But  if 
nations  are  hapj)ier  when  there  is  no  need  for  them  to  squander 
wealth  and  spread  sorrow  and  disaster  by  the  maintenance  of  large 
forces  kei)t  on  foot  for  purposes  of  offence  ;  yet  it  will  be  generally 
conceded  that  no  nation  should  be  content  without  a  numerous, 
an  efficient  and  well  organized  defensive  force.  This  Canada  and 
the  United  States  fortunately  possess  (applause),  and  the  motto 
which  was  ])roposed  by  Lord  Carlisle  as  that  which  the  volunteer 
force  in  England  should  takje,  namely,  "  Defence,  not  Defiance,"  is 
one  which  is  equally  suitable  to  our  kindred  peoples.  (Great  a|)- 
plause.)  The  militia  force  is  the  historic  force  of  both  countries. 
At  our  review  to-day  we  have  had  one  of  the  few  occasions  on  which 
it  has  been  possible  of  late  to  bring  a  fair  number  of  men  together 
for  united  drill.  Good  drill  requires  constant  attention  and  work, 
and  I  believe  it  has  certainly  been  the  opinion  of  the  spectators  of 
the  force  to-day  that  officers  and  men  have  made  the  best  use  of 
the  opportunities  which  have  been  given  them.  (Loud  cheering.) 
Throughout  Canada  the  military  spirit  of  the  people  has  given  the 
most  admirable  material  to  the  hand  of  the  experienced  officer, 
and  the  Government  has  shown  not  only  by  the  appointment  of 
the  gentlemen  whom  I  have  the  honor  of  meeting  here  to-night  as 
the  bearers  of  Her  Majesty's  commission  (applause),  but  also  by 
the  institution  of  the  military  school  at  Kingston  (continued  ap- 
plause), that  they  recognize  the  fact  that  one  of  the  crudest  things 


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the  rulers  of  a  people  can  do  is  to  expose  brave  men  without  al)le 
leadership  to  the  chances  of  a  campaign.  (Hear,  hear,  and  ap- 
plause.) I  hope  in  a  few  days  to  be  al)le  to  visit  the  King- 
ston school,  which  is  so  ably  officered,  and  which,  during  its  short 
career,  has  already  struck  deep  roots  in  the  confidence  of  the 
country,  and  is  also  looked  to  as  the  training  place  of  the  rising 
Canadian  officer.  (Cheers.)  Our  militia  force  is  large  in  num- 
ber, and  we  have  had  during  the  last  two  years  the  best  proof  of 
the  spirit  with  which  it  is  animated.  I  should  be  neglecting  an 
important  duty  were  I  not  to  take  this  opi)ortunity  of  tendering 
the  warmest  thanks  of  Her  Majesty  and  of  the  Imperial  authorities 
at  home  to  those  gallant  officers  of  the  Canadian  militia  force  who 
have  of  late  so  often  offered  themselves  for  service  in  active  war- 
fare (cheers),  and  to  assure  them  that  although  it  was  not  neces- 
sary to  take  advantage  of  their  offers,  that  their  readiness  to  serve 
has  been  none  the  less  valued,  noted  and  appreciated,  and  that  the 
patriotic  spirit  which  binds  together  all  branches  of  our  Queen's 
army  in  whirtever  quarter  of  the  globe  they  may  stand,  and  from 
whatever  race  they  may  spring,  is  seen  with  pride  and  satisfaction. 
(Loud  api)lause.)  And,  gentlemen,  although  the  bearers  of  com- 
missions in  our  militia  service  have  not  been  able  to  siiow  their  de- 
votion personally  to  their  Sovereign  and  country  among  the  lofty 
ranges  of  Afghanistan,  or  on  the  bush-covered  slopes  of  Zululand, 
yet  the  news  of  the  distant  contests  waged  in  these  regions  has, 
we  know,  been  watched  here  with  as  close  an  interest,  as  intense  and 
hearty  a  sympathy  as  in  Britain  itself  (applause)  ;  and  the  sorrow 
at  the  loss  of  such  gallant  officers  as  Northey  and  Weatherley 
(tremendous  cheering),  has  been  shared  with  our  comrades-in- 
arms  in  the  old  country,  not  only  because  the  same  uniform  is 
here  worn,  but  also  because  the  honored  dead  are  united  with  our 
people  by  ties  of  the  closest  relationship.  The  dividing  seas 
have  not  sundered  the  brotherhood  which  the  love  of  the  gracious 
Sovereign,  and  the  passion  for  freed>)m,  make  the  lasting  blessing 
of  the  great  English  communities  (great  cheering)  ;  and  just  as 
our  country  shows  that  she  can  strike  from  the  central  power 
whenever  menaced,  so  will  her  children's  States,  wherever  situa- 
ted, res])ond  to  any  call  made  upon  them,  and  prove  that  Eng- 
land's union  with  the  great  colonies  is  none  the  less  strong  liecause 
it  depends  on  no  parchment  bonds  or  ancient  legal  obligations, 
but  derives  its  might  from  the  warm   attachment,  the  living  pride 


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F/V/V  0/  the  Thirteenth  Regiment 


in  our  Empire,  and  the  free  will  offerings  of  her  loving,  her  grate- 
ful, and  her  gallant  sons.     (Long  contin'ied  cheering.) 

General  Smyth,  in  proposing  Colonel  Austen  and  the  officers  of 
the  Thirteenth  Regiment,  referred  to  the  visit  of  the  Ransom  Guards 
of  St.  Albans,  last  Queen's  birthday,  and  the  honor  done  us  on  the 
present  occasion  in  the  presence  of  the  Thirteenth  Regiment.  It 
proves  the  truth  of  the  old  proverb  referred  iu  by  Mr.  Beecher,  that 
blood  is  stronger  than  water.  Long  and  often,  he  hoped,  might  their 
combined  battalions  lie  together,  and  never  meet  on  the  same 
field  except  as  allies  in  a  common  cause,  or  in  such  friendly  mis- 
sions as  this.  I'his  meeting  has  cemented  our  Union.  We  are  of 
the  same  country  and  people,  and  by  God's  providence  of  the  same 
religious  persuasion.  Our  industries  are  the  same,  and  we  are  the 
pioneers  of  progress  throughout  the  world.  (Loud  and  continued 
applause.) 

Colonel  Austen,  in  rising  to  respond,  was  received  with  volleys 
of  cheers  and  applause.  He  said  the  Thirteenth  Regiment  was 
proud  of  its  welcome  to  the  City  of  Montreal  and  the  Dominion  of 
Canada.  The  story  of  their  visit  will  always  remain  recorded  on 
the  brightest  pages  of  the  regimental  history,  while  the  courtesies 
extended  to  them  will  be  more  than  appreciated  not  only  by  every 
member  of  the  Thirteenth  Regiment,  but  by  the  City  of  llrooklyn 
and  State  of  New  York,  from  which  they  liailed.  His  Canadian 
friends  might  be  assured  that  a  responsive  heart  beats  with  them 
throughout  the  United  States,  and  that  there  is  an  additional  link 
forged  in  that  chain  which  has  for  so  many  years  bound  the 
two  countries  together  in  ties  of  strongest  friendship,  in  the 
advancements  of  a  common  interest.  (Loud  applause.)  The 
Thirteenth  Regiment  is  one  of  the  oldest  organizations  of  the 
major  State  of  the  Union.  All  calls  for  duty,  made  either  by  the 
State  or  National  Government,  upon  the  regiment  were  promptly 
responded  to,  so  that  the  regiment  feels  that  it  is  not  altogether  an 
unworthy  representative  of  that  National  Guard  system  which  in 
the  Union  is  the  bulwark  of  protection  against  domestic  insurrec- 
tions or  foreign  invasion,  just  as  the  militia  force  are  the  conser- 
vators of  the  peace  in  this  Dominion.  (A  oplause.)  His  Canadian 
brothers  in  arms  might  rest  assured  tha  not  many  months  will 
roll  by  before  an  invitation  is  extended  to  some  one  or  other  of 
their  volunteer  regiments  to  visit  the  Unite i  States.     (Applause.) 


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He  could  only  say  that  if  they  could  only  pay  a  tribute  of  respect 
equal  to  the  heartiness  of  the  greeting  received  by  them  that  day, 
they  would  feel  themselves  abundantly  satisfied.  May  the  Can- 
adian greeting  of  that  day  and  the  Thirteenth  Regiment's  tribute 
to  your  Sovereign  Queen  be  whirled  over  the  wide  Atlantic  and  to 
every  house  in  the  British  Empire.  He  tendered  his  hearty  thanks 
in  behalf  of  the  Thirteenth  Regiment  for  the  friendly  relations  of 
the  day.  May  they  be  continued  through  all  the  years  to  come. 
(Loud  and  prolonged  applause.) 

The  toast  of  the  Hon.  the  Minister  of  I-nlitia  was  responded  to 
by  Lieut.-Colonel  Panet,  who,  in  reply,  stated  that  the  Hon.  Minis- 
ter of  Militia  himself,  at  one  time  a  volunteer  officer,  had  this  sub- 
ject at  heart,  and  if  his  health  was  spared  and  he  was  allowed  to 
continue  in  office,  there  will  be  yet  good  days  in  store  for  the 
militia.  (Applause.)  He  exceedingly  regretted  that  the  honora- 
ble gentleman  was  not  there  that  night,  and  that  he  did  not  witness 
the  review. 

Colonel  Austen  proposed  the  next  toast.  He  said  it  afforded 
him  great  pleasure  to  propose  the  health  of  ''  The  Lieutenant-Gen- 
eral  commanding,"  to  whom  they  owed  the  victory  of  Fletcher's 
Field. 

Band— "British  Grenadiers!"  " 


T.ieut.-General  Smyth,  in  reply,  asked  for  a  lenient  criticism  of 
the  movements  of  the  day.  It  must  be  remembered  that  the  ground 
was  small  for  the  number  of  troops  employed,  while  the  sightseers 
encumbered  the  troops.  It  was  also  thought  necessary  that  all  the 
militiamen  should  take  part  in  the  occupations  of  the  day,  in  order 
that  they  might  not  return  home  sadder  if  not  wiser  men.  He 
had  also  caused  some  movements  to  be  executed  which  he  would 
not  have  permitted  were  he  in  an  actual  engagement.  Colonel 
Smyth  then  adverted  to  his  journeys  in  the  far  West,  when  he  first 
was  sent  out  to  this  country,  and  to  the  kindness  always  experienced 
by  him,  and  respect  shown  to  Her  Majesty  by  the  United  States 
military  in  Montana  and  Washington  Territories. 

In  response  to  the  toast  of  His  Worship  the  Mayor,  that  gentle- 
man  spoke  in  highly   complimentary  terms  of  the   entire  force 

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I  : 


engaged  that  day.  He  had  not  seen  so  much  enthusiasm  expressed 
or  felt  so  gratified  himself  even  at  a  grand  military  review  in  Paris, 
when  50,000  trooj^s  were  reviewed. 

"  The  officers  of  Visiting  Corps  "  was  responded  to  by  Colonel 
Ross,  of  the  Governor-General's  Foot  (iuards,  and  "  The  Ladies," 
l)y  Captain  Short,  of  "B  "  Battery,  Quebec. 

"God  Save  the  Queen!"  was  played  by  the  band,  the  whole 
assembly  joining  in.  As  the  strains  closed.  His  Excellency  and 
suite  vacated  their  seats,  and  the  dinner  was  a  thing  of  the  past. 

The  following  letters  of  regret  were  received  : 

Hkad-Quartkrs  Army  of  the  Umtkd  Siates, 
Washington,  D.  C,  May  9,  1879. 

Colonel  David  E.  Austen  and  others  of  the  Committee,  Brooklyn, 
New  York: 

Gentlemen — I  thank  you  for  the  courtesy  of  the  invitation  contained  in 
your  letter  of  May  S,  to  unite  with  you  in  the  proposed  international  visit  to  the 
Dominion  of  Canada,  on  Thursday,  May  22d  instant,  to  ])articipate  in  the  fes- 
tivities in  commemoration  of  Her  Majesty  Queen  Victoria.  1  envy  you  the 
privilege  of  assisting  in  doing  honor  to  a  Sovereign  who  has  presided  over  the 
destinies  of  Great  Jirilain  for  more  than  forty  eventful  years,  and  whose  life  as 
a  child,  wife,  mother.  Queen  and  ICmpress  stands  resplendent  as  an  example  to 
the  rulers  on  earth,  by  whatever  title  they  may  be  known,  and  whose  private 
life  is  a  type  which  may  safely  be  followed  by  the  most  humble,  as  well  as  the 
most  exalted,  among  civilized  and  enlightened  people.  However  beloved  she 
may  be  by  her  own  subjects,  I  believe  in  no  land  on  earth  is  she  held  in  more 
kindly  respect  than  in  this  our  Republic  of  America.  I  am  sure  that  the  Thir- 
teenth Regiment,  N.  G.,  S.  N.  V.,  will  bear  themselves  as  worthy  descendants 
of  our  honored  ancestors  and  present  friends ;  audi  deeply  regret  thai  public 
business  prevents  my  being  one  of  their  comrades  on  such  an  occasion. 
With  great  respect,  your  friend  and  servant, 

W.  T.  SHERMAN, 

General. 


I  regret  that  official  duties  are  at  the  present  moment  (owing  to  the  adjourn- 
ment of  our  State  Legislature)  so  pressing  that  1  find  it  imi)ossible  to  be  present. 
I  regret  this  the  more  from  the  fact  that  I  had  the  honor  for  five  years  to  com- 
mand the  Thirteenth  Regiment,  and  I  should  like  to  be  with  them  in  their  pres- 
ent visit  in  honor  of  the  celebration  of  Her  Majesty  the  Queen. 

J.  B.  WOODWARD, 
Adjutant-General  State  of  New  York. 


To  Montreal,  Canada. 


S» 


It  would  also,  I  assure  you,  Sir,  be  a  source  of  pleasure  to  us  to  be  present  in 
Montreal  with  the 'I'liirteenth,  an  old  and  resjiected  organization  of  our  National 
Guard,  -.vhose  visit  lo  the  Dominion  of  Canada  is  most  auspicious,  and  will  tend 
to  cement  the  two  nations  more  strongly  in  their  governmental  relations  (if  that 
were  possible)  than  ever  before. 

SAMUEL   RICHARDS, 
Lt..Col.  ami  A.  A.  G.  ^th  Piii^adc,  N.  G.,  S.  X.  V. 

The  evening  was  spent  by  the  members  of  the  regiment  in 
fraternizing  with  the  Canadian  VoUinteers,  who  were  assiduous 
and  unremitting  in  their  attentions.  The  several  prominent  social 
clubs  threw  open  tlieir  hospitable  doors,  and  gray  coats  were  every- 
where seen  in  close  communion  with  the  red  and  the  green. 

On  the  breast  of  every  meiTiber  was  a  badge  of  plaid  ribbon 
bearing  the  likenesses  of  the  Marquis  of  Lome  and  the  Princess 
Louise,  five  hundred  of  which  were  presented  to  the  regiment  by 
the  Marrpiis  prior  to  the  review. 

As  an  evidence  of  the  good  feeling  that  prevailed  the  Witness 
says : 

Miniature  British  flags  were  stowed  away  by  the  men  of  the 
Thirteenth,  to  be  unfurled  again  upon  their  arrival  home,  and 
pennies  which  bore  the  legendary  figure  of  St.  George  slaying 
the  dragon  and  Canadian  cents  supplied  the  place  of  medals. 
But  other  mementoes  were  sought.  Cutting  buttons  off  their  own 
tunics,  they  obtained  buttons  in  return.  The  sparkling  orna- 
mentations on  the  tunics  of  our  infantry  were  much  sought  for, 
and  crests  and  regimental  mottoes  of  half  a  dozen  regiments  were 
bagged.  Observing  a  member  of  the  Queen's  Own,  of  Toronto, 
with  three  buttons  of  privates  of  the  Thirteenth  pinned  on  his 
forage  cap,  our  reporter  asked  him  what  he  gave  in  return,  as  the 
dark  buttons  of  the  Rifles  would  not  naturally  be  held  in  very 
high  esteem.  "  I  gave  the  front  piece  of  my  cap,'  was  the  reply, 
and  sure  enough  it  was  gone.  An  officer  of  the  6th  Fusiliers 
allowed  one  of  the  buttons  of  his  tunic  to  become  a  souvenir,  and 
l)erhaps  to  be  handed  down  to  future  ages — an  heirloom  to  the 
posterity  of  a  gallant  invader  to  recall  the  happiest  event  in  the 
international  history  of  Canada  and  the  United  States,  An  officer 
of  another  regiment  was  button-holed  at  the  Bonaventure  Depot, 
just  before  the  train  left.  "  This  one's  under  your  belt,  it  won't 
show,"  overheard  our  reporter,  and  the   ne.vt  moment  a  knife  in 


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the  hands  of  a  private  of  the  Thirteenth  struck  ofT  a  fine,  shining 
button,  for  which  a  score  of  Zulus  would  have  fought  in  vain. 
The  officer  shoved  down  his  belt  and  no  one  could  have  noted 
anything  amiss.  Armories,  it  is  rumored,  were  ransacked  in  the 
interest  of  the  visitors,  and  they  gave  liberally  in  return,  even  to 
the  disfigurement  of  the  coat  tails  of  some  uniforms. 

Soon  after  taps,  the  barracks  presented  a  quaint  and  animated 
appearance.  Fun  and  frolic  held  full  sway.  Fatigue  uniforms  were 
discarded  and  undress  prevailed  to  an  almost  universal  degree. 

The  Modoc  parade,  under  the  command  of  Captain  Jack 
(Sergeant-Major  Evans,  the  infant  Hercules  of  the  Thirteenth), 
was  unique  and  ludicrous. 

The  flaming  red  blankets  issued  by  the  State  were  donned  in 
true  Indian  fashion,  and  the  war-whoops  and  yells  were  given 
with  an  unction,  if  not  altogether  with  a  close  resemblance  to  the 
demoniac  utterances  of  the  dusky  sons  of  the  forest. 

The  colored  Company  servants  were  not  neglected  in  the 
evening's  proceedings,  but  were  hunted  out  of  their  presumably 
safe  retreats,  and  duly  initiated  into  the  mysteries  of  free-masonry  ; 
the  closing  exercise  consisting  of  tossing  each  in  a  blanket,  to  the 
infinite  amusement  of  every  one  but  the  tossed. 

Sunday  dawned  clear  and  beautiful.  The  men  were  up  early, 
and  by  eight  o'clock  were  ready,  in  white  pants  and  dress  coats 
with  fatigue  caps,  for  the  duties  and  pleasures  of  the  day.  In 
consequence  of  the  great  demand  for  admission  to  the  church 
where  Mr.  Beecher  was  to  preach,  the  members  of  the  regiment 
were  not  required  to  attend,  but  were  left  free  to  visit  other 
churches  or  to  interest  themselves  as  they  saw  fit. 

At  nine  o'clock  a  large  number,  under  the  escort  of  the  Sixty- 
fifth,  Captain  Kirwin's  Company  of  the  St.  Joan  Baptiste  Infantry 
with  a  few  of  the  Victoria  Rifles,  Artillery  and  Fusiliers,  attended 
grand  Mass  at  the  Cathedral  of  Notre  Dame,  where  the  Rev. 
Father  Champion  officiated.  The  Cathedral  was  densely  crowded. 
The  choir  was  strengthened  by  a  full  string  band  and  several  score 
of  voices.  Members  of  the  regiment  assisted  in  taking  up  the 
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At  half-past  ten,  about  two  hundred  of  the  regiment,  under 
the  escort  of  Colonel  A.  A.  Stevenson  with  his  Montreal  Field 
Battery  (Lieutenant  Greene  in  command),  without  music,  pro- 
ceeded to  St.  James'  Street  (Methodist  Episcopal)  Church. 

The   line  of  march  from  the  Victoria  Rink  to   the  church  was 
thronged  with  enthusiastic  spectators,  and  at  the    doors   of   the 
church  thousands  of  excited  Canadians,  men  and  women  alike 
vainly  struggled  with  the  police  and  soldiers  to  gain  admittance 
to  the  church,  which  was  crowded  to  its  utmost  cai)acity.     Rev. 
Dr.  Wilkes,  of  Zion  Church,  Montreal ;   Rev.  W.  B.  Shaw,  Method- 
ist Secretary  of  the  Montreal  District,  and  Rev.  Hugh  Johnstone, 
pastor  of  the  church,  sat  with  Mr.  Beecher  on  the  platform.     Mr. 
Hilton,  organist  of  the  church,  played  an  opening  voluntary,  and 
Mr.   George    VVerrenrath,   the  tenor   of  Plymouth    Church,   sung 
with  fine  effect  the  solo,  "Be  Thou   Faithful,"  etc.     Prayer  was 
offered  by  Rev.  Mr.  Johnstone,  and  the  choir  sang  the  '•Benedictus" 
from  Haydn's  First  Mass.     Mr.  Beecher  read  from  the  thirteenth 
chapter  of  St.  John,  and  the  congregation  sang  "Before  Jehovah's 
Awful  Throne,"  to  the  tune  of  "  Old  Hundred." 

In  introducing  Mr.  Beecher,  the  pastor,  Mr.  Johnstone,  gave  a 
cordial  welcome  in  these  words  : 

We  welcome  the  regiment  coming  to  us  and  bearing  the  friend- 
ship of  a  sister  nation.  Next  to  the  Author  of  our  being  we  prize 
the  head  of  our  country;  and  we  are  greatly  touched  by  this 
tribute  to  our  nation  and  to  the  Queen  we  love  so  well.  We  re- 
joice in  the  good  and  strong  bond  of  friendship  which  is  bein- 
cemented— good  and  strong  because  it  is  a  bond  of  friendship  with 
a  pros])erous  nation  of  our  race.  The  declaration  of  independence 
of  one  hundred  years  ago  was  the  act  of  a  colony  of  British  people 
and  we  are  glad  of  the  present  opportunity  which  they  give  us  for 
cementing  mutual  good-will  and  fellowship  which  prevails,  and 
ever  will,  I  hope,  ^•revail  between  us.  Let  the  "Star  Spangled 
Banner  "  and  the  "  Union  Jack  "  be  mingled  together.     Let  us  lift 

up  thebannerofChrist  together;  but  never  lift  up  thesword  against 
each  other.  This  is  a  bright  event  in  our  history,  all  the^'more 
so  because  our  visitors  bring  with  them  the  blessings  of  the 
Gospel  of  peace  and  a  Minister  of  the  Gospel  desirous  of  impart- 
ing to  us  some   of  its   sacred  promises.     Many  churches  in  this 


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city  have  wanted  such  an  honor  as  is  paid  to  us — perhaps  for  the 
chief  reason,  because  this  church  was  the  largest — of  having  the 
presence  and  words  of  the  Rev.  Henry  Ward  IJeecher,  the  elo- 
(juent  i)reacher  who  offered  his  single  arm  against  the  most  abom- 
inable of  human  villainies — American  slavery — and  by  his  eloquent 
and  electric  words  gave  strength  to  the  hearts  of  those  who  effected 
'ts  abolition.  Wherever  the  English  language  isjtnown  his  name 
IS  revered.  The  silver  on  his  locks  gives  signs  of  the  dim- 
shing  of  his  golden  youth  and  shows  that  the  evening  of  his  life 
i.  at  hand;  but  when  he  has  gone  and  the  clouds  'of  earth  shall 
hav  cleared  away,  the  world  will  say  his  ministry  has  been  the 
most  gifted  and  mighty  since  the  days  of  St.  Paul.  In  the  name 
of  both  Protestants  and  Roman  Catholics  we  welcome  this  regi- 
ment and  their  Chaplain,  and  I  trust  his  sermon  will  be  profitable 
to  all  of  us. 

Mr.  Beecher  then  preached  from  the  text,  thirteenth  verse  of 
the  thirteenth  chapter  of  the  First  Corinthians,  "Now  abided 
faith,  hope,  charity  (love) ;  these  three,  and  the  greatest  of  these  is 
love." 

On  Sunday,  after  the  return  of  the  regiment  from  church, 
Major  F.  de  Winton,  R.  A.,  waited  upon  Colonel  and  Mrs.  Austen 
at  their  rooms  in  the  Windsor,  and  informed  them  that  H.  R.  H. 
the  Princess  Louise  and  the  Governor-General  would  be  pleased 
to  see  them  and  the  Misses  Austen,  in  the  private  parlors  of  the 
Princess.  Major  de  Winton  is  the  Governor-General's  Private 
Secretary.  Upon  arriving  in  the  Princess'  parlor,  both  she  and  the 
Marquis  arose  and  welcomed  them.  The  Princess  in  a  ie.^'  apt 
remarks  thanked  the  Colonel  for  the  presence  of  the  regiment, 
and  expressed  the  hope  that  the  visit  to  Canada  would  be  pro- 
ductive of  future  friendship  and  continued  amity  between  the 
people  of  the  United  States  and  Great  Britain,  who  were  already 
bound  together  by  so  many  ties  of  similar  interest.  The  Marquis 
devoted  himself  to  conversation  of  a  pleasant  character  with  Mrs. 
Austen,  and  also  explained  the  significance  of  a  large  boar's  head 
(a  floral  design),  which  was  upon  his  table,  to  the  Misses  Addie  and 
Edith  Austen,  the  emblem  being  the  escutcheon  of  the  Marquis' 
family,  that  of  the  Argyles  of  Scotland. 

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twenty  minutes,  the  Colonel  and  family  withdrew,  much  i)leased 
with  the  visit,  the  partinj^  words  from  tiie  Princess  being  that  she 
should  take  great  pride  in  informing  her  moliier  of  the  honors 
paid  by  the  United  States  troops. 

From  the  close  of  dinner  to  the  time  for  assembly  for  departure, 
officers  and  men,  under  the  individual  escort  of  the  Canadian  Volun- 
teers, visited  many  i)oints  of  interest,  especially  the  park  now  in  pro- 
cess of  construction,  from  whose  elevated  position  an  almost  unsur- 
passable view  may  be  had  of  Montreal,  the  majestic  St.  Lawrence, 
and  the  surrounding  country  as  far  as  the  eye  can  reach. 

During  Saturday,  a  most  .acceptable  present — a  barrel  of  lime 
juice — was  sent  by  Messrs.  M.  Sugden,  Evans  &  Co.,  wholesale 
druggists.  It  was  taken  to  the  train,  and  was  higliiy  enjoyed  on 
the  route  home.  The  donors  were  voted  the  thanks  of  the  regi- 
ment. 

The  Montreal  Herald %^'^%\ 

About  half-past  four  o'clock  the  order  to  fall  in  was  given  to 
the  men  in  the  Rink,  and  at  the  same  hour  the  Veteran  Association 
at  the  Windsor  received  a  similar  order.  Near  the  Rink  a  large 
number  of  the  following  corps  were  mustered:  Cavalry,  Garrison 
Artillery,  Field  Battery,  Engineers,  Fifth  and  Sixth  Fusiliers,  and 
Victoria  Rifles.  As  soon  as  the  Brooklyn  men  were  in  readiness, 
the  members  of  the  various  regiments  fell  into  line  and  proceeded 
to  the  station,  by  way  of  Drummond,  Dorchester  and  Cemetery 
streets,  in  the  following  order:  Cavalry,  Garrison  Artillery,  Field 
Battery,  Engineers,  Fifth  Fusiliers,  Victoria  Rifles,  Victoria  Rifles' 
band,  officers  of  the  different  city  battalions,  Dodworth's  band, 
officers  city  cor])s.  Veteran  Association,  American  Press  represen- 
tatives, the  Brooklyn  Thirteenth  Regiment,  Fife  and  Drum  band 
of  the  .Sixth  Regiment.  At  the  station  a  large  crowd  had  con- 
gregated during  the  two  hours  immediately  preceding  the  hour 
fixed  for  the  departure  of  the  Brooklynites.  The  already  large 
number  of  Volunteers,  who  had  formed  the  escort  of  honor,  was 
supplemented  by  a  vast  body  of  officers  and  men,  who  were  in 
waiting  at  the  depot.  The  visitors  from  across  the  border  pre- 
sented a  highly  creditable  appearance,  and  are  deserving  of  great 
praise  for  their  martial  bearing  and  soldierly  deportment,  as  well 
as  their  strictly  honorable  conduct  while  guests  of  our  citizen  sol- 


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diery.  The  earnestness  with  which  the  thousands  of  spectators 
cheered  them  at  the  station  is  proof  |)ositive  that  their  sojourn  in 
our  midst  gave  satisfaction  and  pleasure  to  the  residents  of  Mon- 
treal. After  the  interchange  of  good  wishes,  the  train  moved  out 
of  the  station  at  twenty  minutes  past  six  o'clock,  amid  the  cheers 
and  loudly  expressed  good  wishes  not  only  of  the  gentlemen  pres- 
ent, but  also  of  the  ladies,  to  many  of  whom  the  appearance  of  a 
regiment  of  real  live  Americans  was  a  charming  novelty.  The 
cheering  was  kei)t  up  continuously  until  the  train  had  vanished 
altogether  from  view,  when  the  crowd  dispersed,  conscious  of  hav- 
ing  done  their  duty  by  honoring  by  their  presence  the  departure  of 
a  regiment  to  whom  many  thanks  are  due  for  their  friendly  and 
acceptable  visit. 

At  every  station  along  the  road  until  after  night-fall,  crowds 
were  collected  and  gave  the  regiment  a  passing  salute.  As  all 
were  very  much  fatigued  with  the  incessant  incidents  of  the  past 
three  days,  there  was  very  little  "sky-larking,"  and  by  ten  o'clock 
the  cars  were  as  silent  as  dreamland.  The  earliest  signs  of 
activity  were  not  manifested  until  nearing  Northampton,  Mass., 
where  a  brief  stop  was  made  on  the  bank  of  the  Connecticut  River 
for  the  performance  of  an  early  morning's  toilet.  A  lunch  of  sand- 
wiches, eggs,  i)ickles,  etc.,  which  had  been  taken  on  the  train  at 
St.  Albans,  was  then  distributed. 

At  8  A.  M.  the  train  dashed  into  Hartford,  and  the  regiment  dis- 
embarked in  light  marching  order,  with  white  pants.  Line  was 
formed  promptly,  and  the  events  of  the  day  are  thus  described  in 
the  following  from  the  Hartford  Couraiit  of  the  next  morning: 

A  co"nbination  of  fortunate  circumstances  assured  the  success 
of    the   military   display    yesterday.      The   militia   congratulated 
themselves,  and  the  spectators  were  delighted.     A  day  of  excep- 
tionally charming  weather  had  much  to  do  with  it,  but  more  n"i 
due  to  skillful  management.     Everything  went    on  ai  cor.  . 

the  programme,  and  smoothly — no  hitch  anywh(        "<"  ^ 

those  delays  which  are  as  annoying  as  they  art  laiiv 

sidered  unavoidable.  Overhead  the  skies  were  bt  ^iit,  witl  the 
warmth  of  the  sun  tempered  by  a  refreshing  breeze;  not  a  rong 
wind  to  dry  the  earth  and  send  the  dust  whirling,  but  jusi  that 
sort  of  breeze  to  keep  one  feeling  comfortable.     Only  in  places 


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were  the  streets  dusty,  and  at  the  end  of  their  parade  the  troops 
were  as  fresh,  and  tlieir  uniforms  as  hrij^iit  as  though  iliey  iiad 
trodden  only  armory  floors.  Thousands  of  spectators  witnessed 
th«  parade  and  the  evohitions  on  the  Park,  and  to  the  host  that 
Hartford  always  contributes  on  such  an  occasion,  all  of  the  ad- 
joining towns  furnished  their  quotas. 

The  early  trains  brought  to  town  the  non-resident  companies  of 
the  First,  and  at  eight  o'clock  the  five  Hartford  companies  joined 
them  at  the  Park  and  marched  to  the  depot.  A  few  minutes  past 
eight  o'clock  the  train  of  fifteen  cars  conveying  the  Thirteenth 
Brooklyn  from  Montreal  rolled  into  the  depot,  and  the  tired  occu- 
pants hurried  out  on  the  i)latforms  to  stretch  their  limbs,  after  a 
night  of  tedious  confinement.  The  line  being  formed,  they  were 
marched  by  the  First  to  the  West  Park.  After  a  few  moments'  rest, 
during  which  Colonel  Barbour  and  staff  entertained  many  of  the 
visiting  officers  in  a  martjuee  tent  on  the  field,  the  two  regiments 
moved  off  upon  their  i)arade.  The  route  lay  through  'I'rinity, 
Washington  and  Park  streets  to  Main,  along  Main  to  Ann,  down 
Ann  to  Church,  and  thence  by  High,  Asylum  and  Ford  to  the 
Park.  The  column  presented  a  handsome  appearance  as  it  moved 
along  with  gleaming  muskets,  flying  colors,  and  two  bands  in  line, 
Dodworth's,  of  sixty  pieces,  i)receding  the  Thirteenth,  and  the 
Cheney  band  the  home  regiment. 

The  Thirteenth  paraded  about  five  hundred  men.  Their  uni- 
forms were  gray  coats  ornamented  on  the  breast  with  black  braid, 
white  worsted  epaulets,  white  belts,  white  duck  pantaloons,  and 
gray  caps  with  white  pom-pons.  The  Veteran  Corps  wore  black 
uniforms  with  gilt  trimmings.  Each  uniform  had  on  the  breast  a 
present  to  its  owner  from  the  Manpiis  of  Lome — a  bit  of  tartan, 
upon  which  was  fastened  miniature  photographs  of  the  Mar(iuis 
and  his  wife.  The  field  and  staff  officers  were  uniformed  in  dark 
blue,  excepting  Chaplain  Beecher,  who  wore  a  uniform  of  black 
cloth  with  heavy  gold  shoulder  straj)s  (the  insignia  of  rank  ^eing 
two  gold  crimson  bars  and  a  silver  cross),  black  chapeau  with 
.white  ostrich  plume,  a  handsome  sword,  buckskin  gauntlets,  and 
golden  spurs.  The  men  of  the  First  were  in  full  uniform,  with  the 
exception  of  Company  "K,"  the  new  Hartford  company.  The  mem- 
bers of  this  company  (which  paraded  sixty-two  men)  have  not  yet 
procured    their   dress    uniforms,   and    appeared    in   blouses   with 

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plain  crossbelt,  white  pants  and  regulation  caps.  Company  "  T,"  of 
Windsor  Locks,  did  not  parade,  having  been  excused  for  the  day. 
The  First  paraded  nearly  five  hundred  and  fifty  men.  During 
the  march  the  band  played  the  "  Love  Divine  March,"  an  air  much 
admired  by  the  Thirteenth's  Chaplain. 

Everywhere  the  sidewalks,  windows  and  porches  were  lined  with 
spectators,  and  from  numerous  public  buildings  and  private  resi- 
dences flags  and  bunting  fluttered  in  the  breeze.  The  cordiality 
of  the  reception  accorded  the  visitors  was  marked.  Waving  of 
handkerchiefs  and  clapping  of  hands  greeted  them  at  every  point, 
and  at  intervals  an  enthusiastic  cheer  went  echoing  and  re-echoing 
along  the  lines  of  spectators.  In  front  of  the  old  State  House 
Mayor  Sumner  and  other  gentlemen  of  the  civil  authority  occu- 
pied a  stand,  and  received  a  marching  salute  from  the  companies 
as  they  successively  passed.        ^^ 

Returning  to  the  Park;  the  two  regiments  were  formed  as  a  brig- 
ade, under  command  of  Brigadier-General  Smith,  C.  N.  G.,  and  a 
few  moments  later  the  roar  of  a  salute  of  seventeen  guns  announ- 
ced the  arrival  of  Governor  Andrews.  He  occupied  a  barouche 
drawn  by  four  black  horses,  and  was  attended  by  Commissary- 
General  Bulkeley,  Surgeon- General  Fuller,  and  Colonel  Coe,  aide, 
and  Captain  Stiles  D.  Stanton,  executive  secretary.  The  Gover- 
nor reviewed  the  troops,  and  subsequently  they  formed  in  line  and 
held  a  brigade  dress  parade,  lasting  half  an  hour.  A  pretty  fea- 
ture of  the  dress  parade  was  the  union  of  Dodworth's  and 
Cheney's  bands,  playing  together  in  excellent  style.  A  short  rest 
was  granted,  and  at  noon  the  line  was  again  formed.  Marching 
to  the  East  Park,  the  muskets  of  both  regiments  were  stacked  and 
left  under  guard,  and  the  companies  proceeded  to  the  collation  at 
the  Rink.  This  was  arranged  for  eleven  hundred  persons.  Four- 
teen large  tables  occupied  the  floor,  and  were  filled  with  a  supply, 
not  only  of  substantials  but  delicacies,  while  miniature  flags,  plants 
and  floral  designs  furnished  a  neat  ornamentation.  The  compa- 
nies of  the  Thirteenth  first  filed  in,  occupying  one  side  of  each  of 
the  tables,  the  other  being  allotted  to  the  men  of  the  First,  thu^ 
offering  opportunities  for  the  pleasant  commingling  of  the  visitors 
and  their  hosts.  In  an  apartment  in  the  rear  of  the  gallery  a  table 
was  spread  for  the  officers  and  invited  guests,  and  among  the  lat- 
ter were  Governor  Andrews,  Lieutenant-Governor  Gallup,  Comp- 


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troller  Howard,  Mayor  Sumner,  General  W,  H.  Green,  Colonel 
Burnham,  General  W.  B.  Franklin,  and  several  members  of  the 
Board  of  Aldermen  and  Council. 

All  being  seated  throughout  the  hall,  the  clatter  of  knives  and 
forks  broke  in  upon  the  hum  of  conversation,  and  continued 
uninterruptedly  for  fifteen  minutes  or  more.  Then  some  jovial 
New  Yorker  who  was  full,  but  not  too  full  for  utterance  or  en- 
thusiasm, called  for  a  Thirteenth  cheer  for  the  First  regiment 
boys.  It  was  given  with  a  will  by  five  hundred  lusty  throats,  and 
was  what  is  known  as  a  cheer  with  a  "  tiger  and  rocket,"  thus : 
"  Hurrah — hurrah — hurrah- — tiga-h-h-h — one — two — three — sis-s- 
s — boom — ah-h-h!"  The  closing  sounds  represent  the  flight  of  a 
sky-rocket,  first  the  sharp  hiss  as  it  rises  into  the  air,  then  the 
boom  as  it  bursts,  while  the  "ah-h-h  "  is  the  exclamation  of  the 
spectators.  After  the  Thirteenth  boys  had  hurrahed  themselves 
hoarse,  the  Hartford  City  Guard  gave  the  familiar  "  H.  C.  G." 
cheer,  and  by  a  happy  inspiration  combined  it  with  the  Thir- 
teenth's, thus  :  "  One — two — three — H — C — G — sis-s-s — boom — 
ah-h-h  !"  This  was  greeted  with  roars  of  laughter  and  applause, 
and  several  other  companies  of  the  First  followed  the  example  set 
them  by  the  Guard.  There  were  no  speeches.  This  was  simply  a 
business  collation.  Even  in  the  officers'  dining  room,  with  a  doz- 
en men  such  as  Colon>il  Austen,  Chaplain  Beecher,  General  Smith, 
General  Green,  Mayor  Sumner  and  others,  ready  and  capable  of 
making  after-dinner  speeches,  there  was  an  entire  avoidance  of 
anything  of  the  kind.  This  was  necessary,  for  time  was  limited, 
and  probably  officers  and  men  enjoyed  it  quite  as  well  to  be  left 
to  make  acquaintances  and  enjoy  themselves  in  their  own  way  as 
they  would  have  been  to  be  compelled,  in  courtesy,  to  give  atten- 
tion to  formal  speech  making. 

After  the  collation,  the  troops,  at  1:15,  repaired  to  the  West 
Park,  resumed  their  arms,  and,  forming  in  column,  marched  up 
Main  street  to  Pearl,  thence  by  Trumbull  and  AUyn  stre*  ts  lO  the 
depot.  The  train  was  in  waiting,  and  with  a  rapid  step  the  com- 
panies filed  into  their  cars,  and  at  four  minutes  before  two  o'clock 
the  train  moved  off  amid  the  mingled  cheers  of  the  men  of  both 
regiments.  From  the  expressions  on  every  hand,  the  Thirteenth 
were  well  pleased  with  their  visit,  especially  so  with  the  programme 
of  the  day,  which  had  afforded  them  an  opportunity  of  making  an 


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effective  military  display,  and  had  been  so  happily  arranged  and 
systematically  managed  as  to  work  smoothly  and  afford  abundant 
time  for  each  of  its  features. 

Superintendent  C.  S.  Davidson,  of  the  Hartford  division  of  the 
New  York,  New  Haven  &  Hartford  Railroad,  took  personal  charge 
of  the  train  conveying  the  excursionists  out  of  town.  It  consisted 
of  fifteen  cars,  and,  at  the  start,  two  locomotives.  They  started 
from  here  at  1:56  and  were  in  New  York  at  the  Grand  Central  De- 
pot at  5:30,  making  the  run  in  three  hours  and  a  half.  From  here 
to  New  Haven  the  time  was  59  minutes — 36  miles.  The  forward 
engine  was  put  on  in  order  to  carry  the  train  over  the  grade  be- 
yond Berlin,  and  as  they  ap]>roached  Meriden  it  was  cut  loose  and 
driven  on  ahead  and  switched  off  to  a  side  track,  and  the  train 
proceeded  with  only  one.  To  prevent  the  possibility  of  mistakes, 
Mr.  Davidson  himself  rode  upon  the  engine  which  remained  with 
the  train.  By  telegraph  he  had  arranged  the  whole  route  of  the  train 
in  advance,  and,  having  put  switchmen  at  the  switches  and  a  flag- 
man at  every  road  crossing  in  the  city,  he  ran  the  train  safely 
through  Meriden  at  a  rate  that  made  the  natives  open  their  eyes. 
The  whole  matter  of  loading  the  train,  getting  it  out  of  the  city 
without  hurting  any  one,  and  getting  the  passengers  safely  and 
quickly  to  their  destinations,  was  characteristic  of  Mr.  Davidson's 
careful  and  expeditious  method  of  doing  business. 

The  visiting  members  of  the  press  were  taken  in  charge  by 
representatives  of  the  local  press,  and  in  the  parade  rode  in  open 
carria'^es.  They  included  gentlemen  connected  with  all  the  prin- 
cipal New  York  and  Brooklyn  papers.  The  New  Haven  press  was 
also  represented.  At  12:30  all  of  the  visitors  partook  of  an  excel- 
lent dinner  at  the  United  States,  tendered  by  Colonel  Rood.  The 
work  of  one  of  the  visiting  gentlemen  will  be  found  in  an  early 
issue  of  Frank  Leslie  s  Weekly.  Mr.  Bodfish,  one  of  the  artists  of 
that  paper,  during  the  day  made  sketches  of  the  review  by  the 
Governor  on  the  Park  and  the  Mayor  on  Main  street,  the  press 
reception  at  the  United  States  Hotel,  and  other  features  of  in- 
terest. 

The  absence  of  the  Adjutant-General  and  Quartermaster-Gen- 
eral of  the  Connectici.      'ational  Guard  was  noticed  and  regretted. 


The  police  force  rendered  very  important  and  faithful   service 


To  Montreal,  Canada. 


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during  the  day,  not  only  on  the  Park,  but  all  along  the  route  of  the 
parade. 

Marching  with  the  Veteran  Corps  of  the  Thirteenth  was  Mr. 
Morgan  G.  Bulkeley,  of  this  city,  who  was  for  some  time  a  mem- 
ber of  that  regiment,  and  is  personally  acquainted  with  many  of 
the  officers  and  men. 

The  collation  at  the  Rink  was  furnished  by  Mr.  VV.  H,  Ford,  and 
was  an  excellent  one. 

At  New  Haven,  on  the  arrival  of  the  special  train,  a  delegation 
of  the  Governor's  Foot  Guard  were  at  the  depot,  and  tendered  the 
Thirteenth  a  salute  with  a  field  piece. 

The  Brooklyn  Eagle  xXwx'i  describes  the  arrival  in  New  York, 
and  the  "  triumphant  "  march  to  the  armory  : 

For  many  a  long  day  Brooklyn  has  not  witnessed  such  a  scene 
of  enthusiasm  as  that  which  welcomed  home  the  Thirteenth  last 
evening.  It  was  like  a  triumphal  procession,  and  a  stranger 
would  have  thought  that  the  people  were  welcoming  home  a  vic- 
torious army,  instead  of  a  single  regiment  returning  from  a  peace- 
ful and  fraternal  visit. 

It  was  just  5:27  o'clock  yesterday  afternoon  when  the  special 
train  of  fifteen  cars  thundered  mto  the  Grand  Central  Depot  at 
Forty-second  street.  On  the  platform  at  the  lower  end  of 
the  depot  there  was  a  crowd  in  waiting,  and  as  the  end  of 
the  long  train  came  under  the  bridge  above  the  depot,  some 
keen  eyes  caught  sight  of  the  white  crossbelts  on  the  forward  car. 
"  There  they  come  !  "  went  up  in  a  shout,  and  as  the  cars  came  to 
a  halt  the  platform  alongside  was  quickly  thronged.  The  Veteran 
Corps  was  the  first  to  disembark,  and  in  a  few  minutes  the  entire 
regiment  had  tumbled  out  and  formed  in  line  on  the  platform,  with 
the  band  in  front. 

Meanwhile,  outside  the  depot  the  streets  were  crowded.  The 
Thirteenth  were  to  be  received  by  the  Ninth  Regiment,  New  York, 
Colonel  Ryder  commanding,  and  by  the  Ringgold  Horse  Guards 
of  Brooklyn,  under  the  command  of  Captain  Mohrman.  The  re- 
ceiving battalions  were  drawn  up  on  Fifth  avenue,  in  front  of  the 
Reservoir.     As  the  Thirteenth  filed  out  of  the  depot  they  wheeled 


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into  Forty-second  street  and  took  up  a  position,  with  the  head  of 
the  column  resting  on  Fifth  avenue.  Here  the  command  stood  at 
parade  rest  until  the  horses  of  the  Colonel  and  his  staff  could  be 
saddled.  There  was  a  considerable  crowd  about  the  depot,  and  a 
good  many  of  the  Brooklyn  "  boys  "  who  had  been  left  behind  were 
mingling  in  the  ranks  with  their  comrades.  The  "  boys  "  looked 
dusty  and  a  little  tired,  but  they  were  to  a  man  most  enthusiastic 
about  their  trip  and  the  open-handed  hospitality  which  had 
greeted  them  in  Canada. 

Half  an  hour  was  consumed  in  making  the  arrangements  for  the 
march  down  Fifth  avenue  and  Broadway  to  Brooklyn.  At  six 
o'clock,  the  head  of  the  Thirteenth  column  wheeled  into  Fifth 
avenue  at  Forty-second  street,  and  at  the  same  moment  the  Ninth 
wheeled  into  position  in  front  as  escort.  The  Ninth  were  in 
splendid  form.  They  turned  out  with  ten  companies  and  about 
twenty-seven  files.  Fifth  avenue  was  a  sight  to  see.  The  side- 
walks and  steps  of  the  houses  were  packed  with  people,  and  the 
windows  of  the  spacious  and  elegant  mansions  which  line  the  street 
were  all  occupied.  The  band  of  the  Thirteenth  struck  up 
"  America,"  and  the  route  was  taken  up.  The  line  of  march  was 
down  Fifth  avenue  to  Fifteenth  street,  to  Union  square,  to  Broad- 
way, to  Wall  street  ferry. 

From  end  to  end  of  the  entire  long  march  it  was  a  perfect  ova- 
tion. A  constant  ripple  of  applause  echoed  along  the  whole  line 
as  it  moved  past.     The  order  of  the  column  was  as  follows : 

Squad  of  Mounted  Police. 
Ringgold  Horse  Guards, 
Ninth  Regiment,  N.  G.,  S.  N.  Y. 
Thirteenth  Regiment,  N.  G.,  S.  N.  Y. 

Cheer  followed  cheer  along  the  whole  line  as  the  commands 
moved  past.  Mr.  Beecher  rode  with  the  staff  of  the  Thirteenth, 
mounted  on  a  graceful  chestnut  horse,  and  it  was  a  remark  fre- 
quently heard  in  the  crowd  on  the  sidewalk,  "  How  well  he  sits 
his  saddle  !"  He  was  the  recipient  of  frequent  applause,  and  was 
the  observed  man  in  the  ■.  hole  column.  As  the  march  progressed 
the  enthusiasm  seemed  to  increase.  Both  commands  were  march- 
ing in  files,  reaching  from  curb  to  curb,  and  each  was  on  its  mettle 
to  show  the  stuff  there  was  in  them.  The  result  was  some  of  the 
best  marching  ever  seen  on  Fifth  avenue.     The  Veteran  Corps  of 


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the  Thirteenth  was  at  the  head  of  the  ugiment.  They  marched 
in  two  files,  and  with  u.  steadiness  and  precision  which  did  them 
infinite  credit,  and  set  a  good  example  to  the  youngsters  who  were 
marching  behind  them. 

The  sight  along  the  street  was  an  inspiriting  one.  The  air  was 
filled  with  the  strains  of  martial  music,  mingled  with  the  applause 
of  the  admiring  thousands  that  lined  the  noble  thoroughfare.  The 
bright  afternoon  sun,  glancing  along  the  side  streets  as  the  column 
crossed  them,  touched  up  with  its  glow  the  glittering  bayonets  and 
the  silken  flags  of  the  different  commands.  The  Ninth  was  in 
dark  blue  and  the  Thirteenth  in  gray,  and  the  contrast  was  a  i)retty 
one.  Standing  on  the  slope  of  Murray  Hill  and  looking  down 
Fifth  avenue,  the  sight  was  indeed  handsome. 

The  gleaming  bayonets  and  musket  barrels,  the  tossing  plumes, 
the  flashing  sabres,  the  strains  of  stirring  music,  the  applauding 
thousands,  all  made  up  a  picture  which  was  very  inspiriting. 
It  was  full  of  color  and  movement  and  life.  In  the  neigh- 
borhood of  the  Brunswick  Hotel  the  applause  broke  into  a  roar  of 
cheers,  but  the  men  never  glanced  to  the  right  or  the  left,  but  kept 
the  even  tenorof  their  way.  Madison  sciuare  was  likewise  crowded, 
and  the  Fifth  Avenue  Hotel  showed  a  crowd  of  people.  Occa- 
sionally a  halt  was  made  for  a  moment,  the  men  "  marking  time" 
until  the  column  moved  again.  The  flag  presented  to  the  regiment 
in  Montreal  was  carried  by  the  Color  Guard,  with  the  regimental 
ilags,  and  was  the  subject  of  much  favorable  comment.  The  in- 
geniousness  of  the  device,  the  United  States  flag  on  one  side  and 
the  English  on  the  other — twining  the  two  together  in  loving  fra- 
ternity— was  much  commented  on,  and  the  gift  of  the  good  peo- 
ple of  Montreal  received  its  meed  of  hearty  applause. 

At  Fifteenth  street  the  column  wheeled,  and  marching  along 
that  thoroughfare,  turned  into  Union  Square,  and  sweeping  around 
the  base  of  the  Lincoln  statue,  the  head  of  the  column  entered 
Broadway  and  began  its  march  down  that  famous  thoroughfare. 

Although  it  was  long  past  business  hours,  the  street  was  crowded, 
and  the  enthusiasm  was  even  greater  than  it  had  been  on  Fifth 
avenue.  From  Grace  Church  to  Trinity  it  was  a  perfect  ovation. 
Cheer  followed  upon  cheer,  and  the  constant  ripple  of  clajjping 
hands  echoed  along  the  whole   line.     The  windows  of  the  great 


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hotels  were  crowded,  and  ladies  filled  the  balconies  over  the  porches. 
The  step  of  the  men  was  kept  up  to  that  quick  movement  which 
takes  them  over  a  good  deal  of  ground  in  a  short  si)ace  of  time. 
Just  as  the  chimes  of  Trinity  struck  half-past  seven,  with  silver 
cadence,  the  head  of  the  long  column  was  abreast  the  THnity 
buildings.  The  intention  had  been  to  cross  South  Ferry  and 
march  up  Atlantic  avenue,  but  just  after  six  o'clock  a  large  fire 
broke  out  at  the  foot  of  Broadway,  in  a  big  cotton  warehouse,  and 
the  throng  of  engines  and  firemen  created  such  an  obstruction  that 
it  was  deemed  better  to  change  the  route  to  Wall  street  ferry. 
Instead  of  continuing  down  past  Trinity  Church,  the  head  of 
the  column  wheeled  into  Wall  street.  It  was  an  hour  when  that 
busy  thoroughfare  is  thought  to  be  very  quiet,  but  last  night  it  was 
sufficiently  alive  with  a  thronging  crowd. 

At  Pearl  street  the  Ninth  Regiment  halted  and  formed  in  line  on 
the  right,  the  head  of  the  column  resting  on  Pearl  street,  and  ex- 
tending nearly  or  quite  up  to  the  Custom  House.  The  Ringgold 
Horse  Guards  formed  in  line  below  Pearl  street.  Both  commands 
stood  at  "  present  arms,"  and  the  Thirteenth  marched  past  in 
review,  the  band  playing  a  lively  march.  The  last  salute  was 
given,  and  the  Ninth  took  up  the  route  for  its  armory  up  town, 
while  the  Thirteenth  stood  in  column  on  the  open  square  in  front 
of  the  ferry  house.  The  delay  was  brief,  however,  and  soon  the 
column  filed  through  the  gates  of  the  ferry  house  and  upon  the 
boat.  As  she  swung  out  from  the  slip  the  "  boys  "  broke  out  into  a 
song,  "  Home  again,"  and  kept  it  up  all  the  way  across  the  river. 
Then  they  began  to  cheer.  Jt  was  evident  that  the  arduous  jour- 
ney had  not  taken  the  fun  out  of  them,  and  they  were  as  lively  as 
need  be.  They  were  delighted  with  their  reception  in  New  York. 
From  the  depot  to  the  ferry  it  was  a  perfect  ovation. 

It  was  just  after  8  o'clock  when  the  boat  entered  the  ferry  slip  at 
the  foot  of  Montague  street,  and  the  "  boys  "  poured  into  the  street 
amid  the  ringing  cheers  of  the  crowd  assembled  to  receive  them. 
The  terrace  above  the  ferry  was  crowded,  and  as  the  command 
marched  by  the  roadway  under  the  arch,  they  were  greeted  with 
cheers  that  made  the  air  ring. 

The  Twenty-third  had  demanded  the  honor  of  receiving  them, 
and  thus  return  the  courtesy  with  which  the  Thirteenth  welcomed 
them  when  Colonel  Ward  and  his  men   returned  from  Hornells- 


To  Afontreal,  Canada. 


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ville,  two  years  ago.  The  Twenty-third  was  drawn  u])  on  Monta- 
gue street,  above  Hicks,  and  when  the  head  of  the  rohinin  of  the 
Thirteenth  appeared  upon  the  level,  the  Twenty-third  fell  in  in 
front,  to  escort  the  returning  regiment  to  their  armory.  Lieut. -Col. 
Partridge  was  in  command  (Colonel  Ward  being  temporarily  in 
command  of  the  Eleventh  Brigade),  and  the  regiment  turned  out 
in  full  force.  They  were  dressed  in  the  gray  coat  and  white 
trousers,  and  made   a  gallant  appearance. 

'I'he  line  of  march  was  up  Montague  street  to  Henry  street,  to 
Remsen  street,  to  Fulton  street,  to  Boerum  place,  to  Schermer- 
horn  street,  to  Flatbush  avenue  and  the  armory. 

It  was  evident,  as  soon  as  the  regiment  touched  Brooklyn  soil 
again,  that  their  fellow  citizens  were  determined  to  do  them  honor, 
and  give  them  a  rousing  welcome.  The  crowds  on  the  sidewalks 
were  so  great  that  it  was  almost  impossible  to  move.  The  steps 
of  the  houses  were  jammed  full  of  jjeople,  and  throngs  were  at  all 
the  windows  and  on  the  balconies.  Ladies  were  waving  their 
handkerchiefs,  and  men  waved  their  hats  and  cheered  themselves 
hoarse.  As  the  regiment  wheeled  into  Remsen  street  the  applause 
was  absolutely  deafening. 

The  programme  included  a  march  past  the  City  Hall,  where  they 
were  to  be  reviewed  by  General  James  Jourdan,  commanding  the 
brigade.  The  City  Hall  plaza  was  a  sight  to  see.  A  strong  cordon 
of  police  kept  back  the  dense  crowd,  while  the  City  Hall  steps  from 
top  to  bottom  were  one  dense  pyramidal  mass  of  human  beings,  and 
all  ci.eering  as  though  they  would  split  their  throats.  The  brilliant 
light  of  the  great  lamps,  the  blazing  gas  jets  of  the  Park  I'heatre, 
together  with  a  strong  calcium  light  at  the  corner  of  Montague 
street,  lighted  uj)  the  scene  with  extraordinary  brilliancy. 

Upon  the  marble  i)latform,  at  the  foot  of  the  City  Hall  steps, 
stood  General  JourdiUi  in  citizen's  dress,  with  a  single  aide  by  his 
side.  The  regiment  saluted  as  it  marched  past,  and  the  General 
had  reason  to  be  proud  of  the  soldierly  ai)pearance  and  steady 
marching  of  his  old  regmient. 

Wheeling  from  the  plaza  into  Fulton  street,  the  column  passed 
the  Court  House,  and  turning  the  corner  by  the  Long  Island 
Savings  Bank,  filed  through  Boerum  place  and  moved  into  Scher- 
merhorn  street. 


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Here  the  full  magnificence  of  the  scene  and  the  enthusiasm  of 
the  citizens  burst  upon  them.  It  seemed  as  though  this  final  effort 
had  been  reserved  for  tlie  last  jjart  of  the  long  march,  'i'housands 
of  people  were  on  the  sidewalks  and  on  the  steps  of  the  houses. 
They  swarmed  on  balconies  and  leaned  out  of  the  windows.  Every 
spot  from  whence  a  good  view  of  the  i)ageant  could  be  obtained 
was  occupied.  From  end  to  end  Schermerhorn  street  was  decor- 
ated with  bunting.  1'he  English  and  American  flags  were  twined 
together  in  many  jjlaces  ;  flags  were  draped  from  the  windows  of 
houses,  twined  around  porticos,  swung  from  balconies,  hung  across 
the  street,  waved  by  the  hands  of  little  children.  It  was,  indeed, 
a  gorgeous  display.  Darkness  had  fallen,  and  that  lent  its  effect 
to  the  scene,  and  gave  a  chance  for  a  gorgeousness  of  color  that 
could  not  have  been  produced  by  daylight.  A  good  many  houses 
were  illuminated  with  Chinese  lanterns,  and  one  house  on  Scher- 
merhorn street,  near  Smith,  was  especially  brilliant  with  American 
and  English  flags  and  gorgeous  lanterns.  All  along  the  line  blue 
and  red  and  green  lights  were  blazing,  and  in  several  instances 
pots  of  red  fire  were  set  burning  as  the  regiments  passed.  These 
many  colored  lights  threw  a  brilliant  glare  over  the  marching 
column,  lighting  up  the  trim  uniforms,  the  white  belts,  and  gleam- 
ing and  flashing  from  the  polished  bayonets  and  accoutrements. 
It  was,  indeed,  a  brilliant  spectacle.  Meanwhile  the  crowd  roared 
out  cheer  upon  cheer,  until  the  music  of  the  bands  was  fairly 
drowned  in  the  enthusiastic  shouts  of  the  welcoming  citizens.  The 
Veteran  Corps  elicited  fretjuent  applause  by  their  splendid  march- 
ing. It  was  almost  a  quickstep  up  Schermerhorn  street.  When 
the  head  of  the  Twenty-third's  column  reached  the  junction  of 
State  street  and  Flatbush  avenue,  the  command  was  halted  and 
drawn  up  on  the  right.  A  calcium  light  nearly  in  front  of  the 
armory  of  the  Thirteenth,  at  the  junction  of  Hanson  place  and 
Flatbush  avenue,  threw  its  brilliant  light  down  the  long  line  of 
men,  lighting  up  the  scene  with  a  strong  glare.  M'he  Thirteenth 
halted  for  a  moment,  and  then  passed  in  review  before  the  Twen- 
ty-third, the  latter  presenting  arms.  The  Thirteenth  wheeled  into 
Hanson  place,  and  thence  into  the  armory  by  the  Hanson  place 
entrance.  It  was  just  nine  o'clock  when  the  tall  Drum-Major, 
Smith,  passed  through  the  portals,  and  the  regiment  was  at  home 
again.  The  regiment  paraded  in  line  on  the  floor  of  the  armory, 
Colonel  Austen  and  staff  sitting  on  horseback  in  the  middle  of  the 


To  Montreal^  Canada. 


67 


hollow  square  formed  by  the  troops.  "  Order  arms!"  he  shouted, 
and  the  l)utts  of  the  nuiskets  struck  the  floor  with  ahnost  a  single 
thud.  The  armory  was  crowded  with  people,  and  the  api)lause 
was  immense. 

"  Parade  rest !"  was  the  next  order.  Colonel  Austen  next  pre- 
sented the  Chaplain  of  the  regiment.  Mr.  Beecher  rode  his  horse 
to  the  front,  and  removing  his  chapeau,  addressed  the  regiment  in 
a  short  speech  : 

He  said  they  had  now  received  their  reward  for  their  long  and 
arduous  Winter's  work.  They  had  borne  themselves  like  good 
soldiers,  and  had  reflected  credit  and  honor  not  only  on  themselves 
but  on  the  National  Guard  and  on  the  city  of  their  home.  In 
Canada  they  had  won  not  only  the  praise  and  encomiums  of  the 
officers  of  the  Canadian  militia  organizations,  but  also  of  the  old 
line  officers  01  the  Ikitish  regular  army,  by  their  efficiency  and 
soldierly  bearing.  They  had  been  to  Canada  on  a  mission  which 
was  one  of  fraternal  good  feeling,  and  which  had  piofoundly 
affected  the  Canadian  people.  They  had  responded  nobly,  and 
the  result  had  been  to  knit  closer  the  bonds  of  friendship  and 
kindness  between  the  two  people.  It  now  remained  for  the  men 
of  the  Thirteenth  to  maintain  in  the  future  the  honor  and  renown 
of  the  past,  and  they  should  strive  to  fill  up  the  ranks  of  the  regi- 
ment to  its  full  maximum. 

Mr.  Beecher's  address  was  received  with  cheers,  and  then 
Colonel  Austen  briefly  addressed  his  men. 

He  said  they  were  too  tired  for  much  speech  making.  He  con- 
gratulated them  upon  the  success  which  had  attended  the  trip, 
and  trusted  that  on  the  one  day  of  duty  that  awaited  them — Dec- 
oration Day — the  regiment  would  turn  out  in  full  force.  Then  he 
proposed  three  cheers  for  the  Chaplain,  and-they  were  given  with 
a  will  One  of  the  officers  proposed  three  cheers  for  the  Colonel, 
and  they  came  with  a  ring.  Then  they  cheered  the  Twenty-third 
in  rousing  style,  and  after  that  cheered  everybody  and  everything. 
Every  man  of  them  was  as  hoarse  as  a  fog  horn. 

"  Dismiss  your  companies!"  shouted  the  Colonel,  and  the  affair 
was  over. 

At  the  earliest  subsequent  meeting  of  the  Board  of  Officers  res- 
olutions of  thanks  were  voted  tp  the  Canadian  authorities,  to  the 


■i«l! 


It  . 


68        yisi/  of  the  Thirtientli  Regiment  to  Montreal^  Canada. 


several  volunteer  corps  who  j^ave  the  regiment  such  cordial  wel- 
come, to  Mr.  Soiithgale  of  the  Windsor  Hotel  for  his  Hberal  care 
and  provision,  to  tiie  autliorities  of  Hartford  and  the  First  Con- 
necticut regiment,  and  also  the  Nintli  and  'I'wenty-third  rej^iments, 
the  Separate  'Troop  of  C'avalry  and  the  (latling  Hattery  N  for 
tlieir  reception. 

It  was  also  voted  to  extend  an  invitation,  through  Colonel 
Fletcher,  commanding  the  Montreal  Brigade,  for  two  or  more  or- 
ganizations of  Canadian  militia,  and  also  through  Colonel  Harbour 
to  the  First  Connecticut,  to  become  the  guests  of  the  'I'hirteenth 
on  next  Decoration  Day;  and,  although  formal  notification  has  not 
yet  been  received,  it  is  understood  that  at  least  one  battalion  of 
Rifles  and  one  battery  from  Montreal,  and  the  First  Connecticut 
will  accept  and  take  part  in  the  celebration  of  next  May. 

The  regiment  can  only  expect  to  give  them  as  cordial  a  re- 
ception as  was  extended  by  their  (Canadian  and  Connecticut 
brethrer>  to  them. 

And  now,  in  conclusion,  it  is  proper  to  state  that,  as  this  account 
has  unavoidably  exceeded  its  proposed  limits,  many  details  of 
minor  interest,  "fun  and  frivolity,"  have  been  necessarily  omitted. 

The  memory  of  those  who  were  i  lent  must  supply  these. 
The  preparation  of  this  summary  of  leading  events  has  been  a 
pleasant  task,  and  it  is  hoped  that  the  perusal  of  it  will  afford  not 
less  satisfaction  to  those  who  did  and  those  who  did  not  partici- 
pate in  the  peaceable  invasion  and  capture  of  Canada. 


APPENDIX. 
Roster  (if  Tliirlcciilli  Kcirimciil,  N.  a,  S.  \.  Y. 


Those  marked  with  a  star  (♦)  were  prevented  fn.in  various  causes  froniacromimiiy- 
III);  the  keKiiiieiit  to  Montreal. 


FIELD,  STAFF  AND  NON-COMMISSIONED  STAFF. 

FIELD. 

Colonel,  DAVID  i:.  Al'STKN. 

I.ieut.-Colonel,  HARRY  If.   UKADI.K.  Maj„r,   HORATIO  C.  KING. 

STAFF. 
Adjut.mt,  Hk.n'ry  D.  .Stanwood. 
Quartermaster,  Edwin  R.  Trusski.i,.    Asst.  Surtieon,  Jamk.s  Watt. 
Com.  of  .Sub.,  OirsTAV  A.  Jahn.  Chapl.iin,  Hknkv  Ward  ItEixiiKR. 

Surgeon,  Chari.e.s  A.  Oi.cott.  In.sp.  R.  P.,  J.  Frkhkrick  Ackhrman. 

NON-COMMISSIONED    STAFF. 
Serg't-Major,  Fred.  I.  Kvans.  Serg't  .Stan'd  Hearer,  John  Palette. 

Quarterm.ister  Serg't,  Chas.  A.  Maw.      Serg't  Stan'd  Hearer,  James   McNevin. 
Com.  Serg't,  Frank  Kihlholz.  Right  (ien'l  Guide,  William  J.  Irvine.* 

Ordnance  Serg't,  William  J.  Tate.  Left  Gen'l  Guide,  Charles  Codet. 

Hospital  Steward,  Charles  G.  Curtis.        Drum-Major,  John  M.  Smith. 
Bandmaster,  Harvey  H.  Dodworth. 


H.  H.  Dodworth,  Leader, 
Robert   Auld, 
William  C.  Bowen.t 
Carlo  Cajipa, 
Alexander  Davis, 
Thomas  J.  Dodworth, 
Albert  Erfurth, 
August  H.  Goepel, 
Andreas  Goericke. 
Thomas  G.  Howard, 
Henry  Hess, 
Otto  Kuhne, 
William  Koehlf 
Daniel  Killian, 


t  Signor  .Salcedo,  substitute. 


BAND. 
John  Killian, 
Heinrich    Koenig, 
Sebasti.in  Laendner, 
Charles  Lanzer, 
Felix  H.  Leifels, 
George  Mainey, 
August  Machler, 
Henry  Moon, 
Michael  Meerschieni, 
Angelo   Noziglia, 
I'eter  J.  Oehl, 
Francis  C.  Oehl, 
William  Rowell, 
Otio  Stigler. 


Oscar  Stockmar, 
Michael  Schlig, 
Frederick  Schlig, 
Jacob  Schneider, 
John  G.  Whelpley, 
John  Drewes, 
Albert   VYeber, 
Charles  Wagner, 
Gustav  Wei.enthixl, 
Ernst  Jordan, 
Ingviild  A.  Sorlcy, 
Joseph  Rup])e, 
Franz  Goede, 


11 


AI'PKNUIX. 


vetj<:ran  corps 


THIRTEENTH     REGIMENT.     N.     G..     S.     N.     Y. 


Cci..  &  I'kks.. 
ADAM  T.   DODCE. 


I.T.  Coi..  &  v. -I'kks., 

WILLOUGIIIJV  POWELL 
Adjt.  and  Sec,  S.   If.  Winc. 


Maj.  &  2ll   \'.-|'kks., 

MICHAEF-  CHAUNCEV. 
Commissary,  John  P.  Scrvmsf.k. 


Q.-M.  &  Trea,.,  William  IL  WKirir.         Sfirncon,  J.   Ekk,,. 


MooRK,  M.  !).» 


Captains, 

Byron  A.  Ukai,, 
Wm.  L  Brooks, 
John  M.  Chkisfiki.d, 
Wm.  T.  Crouch,  *A' 
Chas.  W.  Tandy, 
Lkwis  Paynk, 
Wm.  R.   Huntkr, 
EinvARi)  L.  Bari'i.ktt,' 
Henry  R.  Darhey, 
Simon  B.  Parker, 


LlKUTKNANTS, 

Harry  S.  Watkins,* 
Wm.  W.   DrsENHURY.* 
Benj.  F.  Enci.a.M), 

Thos.  H.  McGrath.* 

Wm.  H.  Friday, 

James  N.  Neil, 

BURDETT   S.    OaKES. 

Edwin  11.  Shannon, 
Frank  B.  Lacey,* 
Edward  J.  Smith.* 


The  above   (except  Surgeon)  constitute   the    Board  of  Management  of  the 
Association. 


APPF.NDIX. 


t  «• 

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VKTERAN  V(mvS—Conchid.;(. 
MEMBERS. 


Adlcr,  Albert" 
Headle,  Harry  II. 
Hri^Ks,  riiilij)  11." 
naltlvviii.  Fred  A. 
Hrodks,  Win.  I. 
Hartlett,  Edward  L. 
Barnett,  William* 
Heal,  Hyron  A. 
Hnmks,  Charles  E. 
Hrockway,  Frank  A. 
Baker,  I).  Ira* 
Baldwin,  John  H. 
Cole,  M.  W,* 
Coffin,  George  IE* 
Coffin,  Edward  II. 
Crouch,  William  T. 
Copeland,  John  C. 
Chrisfield,  John  M. 
Clark,  Robert  B.* 
Co])eland,  Robert  A. 
Chauncey,  Michael 
Cary,  Benjamin  H.* 
Cowing,  Walter  J.* 
Cole,  Wallace  IE 
Dodge,  Adam  T. 
FJusenbury,  Wm.  W. 
Diisenbury,  (leorge* 
Dakin,  Thomas  .S.t 
Darbey,  Henry  R. 
Dumont,  Henry  D.* 
Dunlap,  Charles  W. 
Dixon,  Wm.  E. 
Dick,  George,  N.* 
Dixon,  Thomas  H.* 

*Ii     Went  with  the 


"a: 


'a: 


England,  Henj.  F. 
Felt,  Chauncey  M.* 
Fiiday,  William  IE 
(Julick,  Charles  I'.f 
Gilbert,  Fred.  U." 
Greenwood  James  F.* 
Heath,  Henry* 
Hunter,  William  A. 
Hunter,  William  R. 
Hosford,  William  J.* 


J'ayne,  Lewis 
Bierson,  John  A.* 
Powell,  Willoughby 
Parker,  Simon  B. 
Richards,  .Samuel* 
Russell,  John  J.* 
Ruger,  Julius* 
Syme.  Wiliiani  R. 
.Selvage,  John  W.t 
Shannon,  Edwin  H. 


Hempstead,   ihomas  M.*  StoothofT,  James   A.  O.* 
Hubbard,  Norman*  Slater,  J.   .Sebring* 

Holden,  David  Ee  Kain*  Storey,  James  Henry* 

Jourdan,  James*  .Scrymser,  John  P. 

J.ihn,  Gustave  A.     *yV.       Skinner,  .Samuel  T.     »/', 
'A'.  Johnson,  Archibald  A. *A'.  .Smith,  Charles  N." 

Jones,  Watkins  W."  Sprague,  William  E. 

Jennings,  Ephraim,  J.         Smith,  Edward  M.     "A'. 

Keep,  J.  Lester,  M.  D.*    Seccomb,  Edward  A.* 


Koch,  J.  Valentine 
Krepps,  Collin  C. 
Lane,  William  T.* 
La'-ey,  Frank  B.* 
LefTerts,  John  C* 
Laidlaw,  LefFerts  L.* 
McGrath,  Thos,  H." 


Smith,  F:dward  J." 
Tienken,  John  H. 
Tandy,  Charles  W. 
Tomes,  A.  F.  *A'. 
Van  Cleef,  John  S.* 
Voorhees,  Jutlah  B. 
Vandergaw,  John* 


'A'. 


Moore,  J.  Fred,  .M.  D.*     Votitc,  J.  Oscar 


Merkert,  Jacob  S. 
McKean,  Henry  M. 
Nash,  Geo.  W.* 
Neil,  James  W. 
Napier,  Fisher  t 
Oakes,  Burdctt  S. 
Overton,  William  B.* 
Pedroncelli,  John* 

active  regiment,     t  Deceased. 


\\'oo(Iward,  John  B.* 
Wing,  S.  H. 
Welch,  Wm.  IE 
Woodward,  Rol)ert  B.* 
Walden,  Thomas  * 
Watkins,  Harry  .S.* 
Walters,  James  W. 


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IV 


APPENDIX. 


COMPANY   "A." 


C.M'TAIN, 

IIKNRV   T.   I.'RAGG,  Jr. 

KiKsr    LlF.lT.,  SlC(lM)    LlKlT., 

WIIJ  I  AM  J.  COLLINS.  JOSLl'II  ROTINO. 


Skh(;i;.\nis, 

Nei'tunk  A.  Wilson 

j                                        Q.-M.  Kdwin  R 

i 

1 

Bracg. 

('|I1JI'I1HA1.S, 

Al.llKKT  E.    IlA.MII.IO.N. 

'                                      Cii.vki.es  Hunce. 

David  G.  Ludi.am. 

DkI  .M.MKKS, 

MlNCUS  DOMI.MCUS.* 

ClIAKl.KS  D.   FlN( 

K. 

WiM.IAM   B.  SlEWART. 

PRIVATES. 

t 

Aciet,  George  W. 

Irwin,  James  W. 

Oram,  William  T. 

Baldwin,  [olin  K. 

Irwin,  Josei)h  H.* 

Perkins,  Frank 

Butcher,  FieiL  G.* 

Jones,  Watkin  W. 

Ramsbotham,  J.  E. 

Bakliick,  Thomas  l[. 

Johnson,  Edward  * 

Slone,  William  H. 

Brackett,  Charles  IL 

Jennings,  John  I'.* 

Smith,  William  II. * 

Brown,  William  B. 

Liidden,  Frank  ( ).* 

Strykei,  John 

Carberry,  rhillip  IL 

Lane,  (jeorge  W. 

Smith,  George  W. 

Decker,  Richard  N.* 

Lane,  Herman  * 

Tippens.  William  J.* 

Emery,  Ldward 

Ma.xheimer,  Theo.  L. 

Williams,  Granville 

Eckerman,  Alfred 

Morris,  Charles  D. 

Williams,  W.  Roger  * 

Foster,  John* 

Murphy,  John 

Wardell,  Charles 

Gale,  George  E. 

McGreev),  Owen 

Young,  George  W.* 

Ilallam,  Erastus 

McGraih.  Dennis* 

Young,  Lionel  L.* 

Ilaveron,  Charles  W-. 

MacCartney,  Roheri 

Irwin,  George  W.* 

1 

Moore,  Raymond  A. 

• 

Al'l'ENDIX. 


COMPANY   "13." 


Captain, 
FRED'K  A.  BALDWIN. 


First  I.ikit., 
E.  M.  SMITH. 


W.    S.    CiKXDAK, 
WaI.TKK    C.    Cl.KMMENTS, 

T.  S.  Gknoar, 
Jas.  S.  Mokto.v, 


Skk(;eants, 
E.  W.  Lark, 


CoKl'DKAI.S, 


SkcOND    LlKlT., 

WM.  A.  BROWN. 


Sam'i,  J.  Jackson, 
Sam'i.  G.  LaForc;e. 

CiiAS.  H.  Hic.diNS, 

I).  Sciirvi.KK  Bkn'nktt. 


Jksse  C.  Mii.i.s, 


DuiMMKHS, 

J.   A.    P.    IIoi'KlNS, 


CuRisii.  Wklsii. 


Alleben,  Wm.  II. 
Boyd,  JaiiK.'s,  Jr. 
Baklwin,  David  M. 
I?    ice,  E.  N. 
Bernheim,  E. 
Bell,  Thos.  O. 
Brown,  Jno.  W. 
Boyd,  B,  G. 
Cornwall,  Natli'l  F. 
CunlifTe,  Wm.  II. 
Cu  minings,  (jeo.  W. 
Cheshire,  A.  II. 
Clairy,  John  A. 
Cornwall,  Sani'l  II. 
Daly,  Dan'l  J.* 


PRIVATES 

Driver,  Wm.  E.* 
Ernst,  Charles  F. 
Fullager,  Wm.  E. 
Grant,  John  R. 
Gilhardt,  Wm.  S. 
Green,  Louis  V. 
(ireenwood,  Jas.  F. 
Held,  Chas.  W.  Jr. 
Jennings,  E.  J. 
Jennings,  L.  Do  F. 
Jennings,  J.  T. 
Johnston,  .\.  A. 
Keeler,  J.  F. 
Lindon,  F.  V. 
Marshall,  W.  C. 

lo 


McKee,  Wm.  .\. 
Manning,  David  F. 
Manly,  Robert 
Peahody,  Royal  C. 
Read,  Albert  D. 
Rudilick,  James 
Riiddick,  Wm, 
.SlandorfT,  R.  J. 
Sweetzer,  Wm.  A. 
Smith,  E.  J. 
Tandy,  Chas.  H.* 
Van  Kueren,  Abraham 
•Wallace,  Wni.  A. 
Ware,  Wm.  P. 
Wilgus,  Jas.  N. 


VI 


APPENDIX. 


COMPANY   "C. 


CaI'TAIN, 

FRANK  M.  PIERCE. 

KlKST    LiBL'T., 

ROBERT  B.  HUGHES. 

Sek<;eant,s, 

Edward  Si'ackman.* 
Q-M.,  Peter  A.  Mim.kr,* 
Geo.  H.  Price,* 

Wm.  F.  Eiuekington. 


Henry  J.  Smiley,* 
Walter  J.  Best, 

Lewis  Dingee, 


COKI'OKAI.S, 


Drimmeks, 


SeCOMj    LlKtT., 

WM.  L.  FRANZ. 


Geo.  H.  Follemis, 

MlCIfAKL  E.  KlERNAN, 


John  F.  Coynk, 
Geo.  H.  Davis. 

CHAS.  LlNDSl.EY. 


Barrow,  Clarence  A. 

Brown,  Chas.  E.* 

Brower,  (jco.  W. 

Crowley,  Jno.  H.* 

Cleary,  Jno.* 

Cramer,  E.  F.  A. 

Collins,  Wm.  T. 

Darling,  Ed.  L. 
Darveau,  Ed.  R.* 
Dormer,  Wm.  J.* 
Dawson,  Jno.  W.* 
Dumbleton,  Thos.  11. 
Dobbins,  Patrick  J.* 
Ernst,  Chas.  A. 
Farrell,  John  Osborne 


PRIVATES 

Glass,  Thos.  H. 

Gawthorne,  Edward,* 

Gilroy,   Owen 

Hermance,  Simeon* 

Hodgkins,  Eugene  A.* 

ll'>gg,  G'co.  E. 
Harriott,  Simeon 
Kiers,  David 
..andwersiek,  Jno.  H.* 
Lewis,  Edwin  C* 
I-yall,  Thos.  M.* 
Lake,  Chas.  E.* 
Lcask,  John 
Morgan,  Frank  B.  S. 
Peters,  Wm. 


Perry,  Wm.  A.* 

Reed,  Geo.   E. 

Readyhough,  Jno.  T.* 

Reid,  Jos.* 

Rennie,  J.  H.* 

Stothoff,  Jas.  H. 
Snyder,  Ward  B.* 
Spencer,  Edward 
V^an  Pelt,  Wm.  H.* 
Williams,  Joseph 
Woltr,  Franci  J  A. 
Walsh,  Wm.  ./. 
Whitney,  Jennings* 
Winters,  Jas.  H. 


APPENDrx. 


VII 


COMPANY  "D." 


('ai'tai-;,   • 
JOSEPH  I.  DOWLING. 

First  Likit., 
LEVI  COOK,  Jr. 

Ser<;kani-s, 

John  L.  S.  Kki.i.ner. 

Q.-M.    WlLFRE.)  J.    LYNAN.  Dav.D    M.    DlMAREST. 

Albert  Owen.* 


M.  Joseph  Coi.gan. 


COKP        M.s, 

D.  Van  Wicklen,     Stephen  Arnott,  Jr.,    \Vm.  A.  Waugh, 
Louis  Lubcke,  Edward  E.  Cooper,       Thos.  F.  Randolph.* 


Andrew  W.  Morrison. 


Dkcmmers, 


James  IE  Serene. 


Anson,  Theodore  S.* 
Atkinson,  tJeorge 
Balsdon,  Henry 
Hruce,  Robert 
Bush,  John  H.* 
Belden,  Henry  A.* 
Barker,  Jesse 
Bedell,  Jno.  H.* 
Cross,  Arthur  H.* 


PRIVATES. 
Cook,  John 
Caflfray,  Nicholas  R.* 
David,  Valentine 
Fradenburjjh,  John  B. 
Hamilton,  Ryland  R. 
r  ,lt,  Edward  T.* 
Hey  wood,  Edward  B.* 
Lyon,  Herbert  G.* 
Maralious,  John  S  ,  Jr. 


Moran,  Thomas  E.* 
Read,  William  B.* 
Robertson,  James  W.* 
Strang,  John  C. 
Schwarz,  Henry  A. 
Smith,  Dirling* 
Sutton,  Joseph  J.* 
Wilkins,  William  E. 
Voung,  William* 


vni 


APPENDIX. 


COMPANY  "E." 


Caitain, 
FRANK  HARRISSON. 


KiKST    LlKlT., 

GEORGE  B.  DAVIS. 


SkCOM)    LlKlT., 

HOWARD  ACKERMAN. 


'  Shi«;eants, 

Fkki).  H.  Parmai.ke,* 
Francis  Coi.kmax.  John  Ciikvai.ikr,  Ed.  J.  McVkic.u. 


Joiiv  G.  Bkciue, 
W.  F.  Powell, 


CoKrOHAI.S, 


W.  L.  Akrrman, 
W.  (].  Bamker. 


if 


Andrews,  W.  K, 
Ayies,  J.  D. 
Briggs,  C.  H.* 
Beach,  J.  VV. 
Blo(jmer,  C.  II. 
Cohen,  M. 
Chinnock,  F. 
Dawson,  T.  J. 
Estes,  W.  B. 
Edgar,  T.  S. 
Field,  J.* 


PRIVATES 

Fuller,  J.* 
Harrison,  G.  V.' 
Hardy,  W.  S. 
Ihgginy,  W.  B.* 
Howard,  J.  R. 
Isaacson,  S.  E." 
Jarrett,  A.  R. 
Kennedy,  E.  B. 
Meadows,  G.* 
McCormack,  |. 
McDonald,  A.  IL* 


Moran,  J.  J.* 
Palmer,  F.  C* 
Robb,  W.  G.* 
Renison,  E.  J.* 
Russ,  J.  D. 
Snow,  Richard* 
Stewart,  J.  A. 
Thomas,  W.  G. 
Williams,  Chas. 
Wrede,  A.  A. 


APPENDIX, 


IX 


COMPANY  "F." 


Cattain, 
J.   FRANK  DILLONT. 

First  .^iki't.,  Skcdnd  Libit., 

T.  G     mORNE.*  E.  M.  PAVEY.* 

Skiuikan  IS, 

John  J.  Tkkvav, 
W^f.  Vandrrweckx,  Juiius  Bmndexhofer,* 

Georgk  a.  Gkovk,  Akihuk  Com.ins. 

CnHI'dKAI.S, 

Wii.i.iAM  W.  Sami'i.e,      Geo.  M.  "N'ol'nc,    George  I.  Thompson, 
Watson  F.  Ward,  Georiie  Kakr,* 

Dkim.mkrs, 

Lawrence  Harris,      Frank  1'.  Wn.i.is,    Georcie  R.  Macgowan. 


Anderson,  Edgar  J.* 
Buchanan,  Charles  H.* 
Bulgin,  .Aaron  F. 
Cowles,  Wintl  rop  L.* 
Crolius,  Erastus* 
Davis,  Samuel  E. 
Farrell,  Frederick  \V.* 
Grove,  Frank  F. 
liartough,  Wiiliar    H." 
Hughes,  John  J.* 
Irish,  ("harles  R,* 
Jones,  Thomas  H.*" 
Lesdernier,  Louis  F.  De* 
Linn,  Andrew  H. 


PRIVATES. 

Lockitt,  Frank  1'. 
Lyons,  W.  Arthur 
Lyons,  Will  am 
Marion,  Nicholas  A. 
Mcltrien,  Johnson* 
McDonald,  Thomas  F. 
McDonough,  Patrick  D, 
McDowell,  Henry  K. 
Ochs,  Frederick,  Jr." 
Ouchterlony,  James,  Jr.* 
Pettit,  Charles  E. 
Quick,  George 
Ransom,  J.  Martin* 
Robertson,  Heber  R.,  Jr. 


Sillman,  Robert  II. 
Smith,  William  E. 
Sprovver,  Join-  I). 
Tappan,  Edward  15.* 
Thompson,  Edward  i. 
Thomson,  Robert  H. 
Van  Brunt,  James  K. 
Vreeland,  Samuel  H.* 
Wallace,  James 
Wahvortl),  Russ  15.* 
Whipple,  Samuel  L. 
Witt,  Charles  F.* 
Woehr,  John,  Jr. 


AIM'ENDIX. 


COMPANY  "G." 


("a  r  IAIN, 

WILLIAM  L.  WATSON. 

First  Likit.,  Skcond  I.if.i't., 

A.  FULLER  TOMES.  SAMUEL  T,  SKINNER. 

Sergeants, 

W.M.    R.    HUNTI.NT.TOM, 

■Q.-M.  A.  C.  JoNKS,  jAcoi!  E.  Hunter,         Wm.  S.  Bui.i.ard,* 

WvcKoi'i'  A.  Lawrknck,  Fri:u.  W.  Siarr. 

(^IKl'OKAI.S, 

Samuel  H.  Post,  John  T.  Haxier,         Thomas  F.  Ac.new, 

H.  A.  Williams,*         John  W.  Ortez,  Louis  D.  Berg. 

A.  J.  McCarty, 

DniMMKR, 

Geo.  W.  McKknzie. 


Allison,  Nathaniel* 
Barber,  Chester  A. 
Beith,  Andrew  W. 
Bell,  John  A. 
Bowden,  Edward  L. 
Brown,  Frank  H. 
Brown,  Cassius  M. 
Brown,  George  E. 
Carlin,  Arthur  P.* 
Christensen,  Waldie  F. 
Collart,  Martin  C* 
Coles,  Jolin  J.* 
Combs,  George  E.* 
Covert,  David  D. 
Cohn,  Mark 
Canii,  George  W.* 
Dunne,  Marcie* 
Ericks,  William  C." 
Estes,  Benjamin  S.' 
Files,  Joseph  IL* 
Filmer,  Herbert 
Francis,  Edgar  A. 
Gildersleeve,  Stephen  R. 


PRIVATES. 
Ilayward,  Charles  I'\ 
Hall,  John  H. 
Hamilton,  James  H. 
Hazaid,  George  R. 
Herman,  George  D. 
Holder,  George  F.* 
Hubbell,  Fred.  D. 
Huntington,  Fred  K. 
Ilarley,  Harry  A.* 
Jahn,  Otto 
Kneller,  Joseph 
Laidler,  William  E. 
Lightbody,  Frank  J. 
Lochead,  William 
Manville,  Frederick  W. 
Marshall,  Robert  F. 
Marwick,  James  G. 
Maguire,  Joseph  P. 
McMahon,  John  P. 
Mc Mullen,  William  H. 
Meagher,  Anthony  J.* 
Monsees,  William  H. 
Moody,  John  R  . 


Murfitt,  Alfred  C,  Jr. 
O'Conner,  John 
Ortez,  Joseph  F.* 
Parker,  Thomas  C. 
Parsloe,  William 
Petersen,  John  H. 
Petti t,  Alexander 
Quinn,  James  J.* 
Rae,  William  P. 
Rein,  Albert  J.* 
Schmalix,  Henry  J, 
Schmitt,  Victor 
Shepperd,  Egbert  H. 
Sinclair,  Chas.  F.,  Jr.* 
Stewart,  Charles  J. 
Swany,  Charles  G. 
Timony,  Thomas  K.* 
\'an  Houten,  Fred.  1). 
V'alsh,  Robert  D.* 
Williamson,  John  A. 
Win.slow,  William  H. 


Al'I'ENDIX. 


XI 


COMPANY  "H." 


Q.-M.  Gkorue  Kinkkl,  Jr., 
Gkorcje  ir.  Jahn, 

Gkorgk  Blank,  Jr.* 
E.  Wai.ii.r  Poweli,, 

Charles  H.  I5ro\v\, 


('attain, 
JOHN  II.  TIENKEN. 

KlKST   LlElT., 

E.  L.   MERRIAM. 

Sergeants, 
Z.  L.  Barnum, 


CoKl'OKAI.S, 


Dklmmrks, 


Jam  IS  V.  Hf.ckler, 
Wm.  C.  Kraft. 

ARim'R  T.    lIUXIINdTON, 
AlIURT  a.   HODGKINSON. 

EUVVIN    p.    DORLON. 


Angu'^,   Mathew  \V.* 
Ascliauer,  Louis  C. 
Baker,  Edward  J. 
Blank,  Geofge 
Cale,  William* 
Cole,  I,athro|)  S. 
Carr,  James  * 
Colon,  George* 
Evans,  Robert 
Fowler,  George  S.* 
Frohlich,  Henry 
Garlich,  John 


PRIVATES, 
Graham,  VVni.  J. 
Hamilton,  John  H. 
Ilanfield,  B.  Frank 
Heiser,  Charles  G. 
Huntington,  John 
Ingram,  Ira  B. 
Kraft,  Fred. 
Lingerman,  Bernard 
Montgomery,  II.  S.  "^ 
Peard,  George 
Quackenbiish,  J.  IJ. 
Read,  George  A. 


Rhodes,  VV.  I'. 
Ryerson,  John 
Sands,  Edward  V^ 
.Sherwood,  Allxrt  L.* 
Stryker,  Francis   B. 
Tien  ken,  Henry  M. 
Werner,  Charles 
Wildes,  Roht.  V. 
Wylie,  James  C. 
Young,  Charles  W. 
Younie,  James 
Zundt,  Henry  A. 


Xll 


APPKNDIX. 

COMPANY  "I." 


f'AI'TAlN, 

RICHARD  15,  S.  GRIM. 

l''ii<sr  I.iKir., 
IIENRV  J,.  JKWETT. 

Ski«;k.\nis, 

John  II.  iji.i,r., 
Q.-\f.  F.   n.  Wonunvvi;-      Ei,\var„  Comer,     Ai.onzo  Towxr.KV, 

William  F.  Waro. 


EUIJKNK    KkKN,* 


Cok'I'DK  M.s, 
CHARI.KS    II.    SCMROEDER,       WaI.TER    .[.    WaI.SU, 

Edw.  K.  Chavai.ier/         Taos.  J.   I'iiii.lh.s," 
Ehastls  a.  Bowman,  Robert  F.  Dii.i.on, 


WlI.IJAM    H.     LIMXSAV. 


Dri-.mmkks, 


Henry  McComh, 
Henry  J,  Bird. 


Isaac  Sloii;m. 


'i      I, 


Ad.-ims,  Thomas  J.*" 
Boyle,  Daniel  J.* 
Burt,  Howard  .S.* 
Baldwin,  Benjamin  F. 
Bates,  Richard  * 
Cobb,  John  II. 

Crane,  Isaac  B.,  Jr. 

Contrell,  Charles  E, 

Constable,  (leorge  E. 

Desmond,  1  )aniel  * 

Ennis.  B.  W. 

Foreman,  John  C. 

Eraser,  John  A. 

Grim,  William  W. 

Gutienez,  Joseph 


PRIVATES. 

Howard,  James  W.* 
Hennigan,  James* 
Johnston,  Thomas  M.* 
Johnston,  John  L. 
Jones,  George  11." 
Lewis,  Charles  S.* 
Love,  Thomas  H.* 

Mason,   Frederick  W. 
Mar -at,  William  C. 

McComb,  James  G. 

Molioy,  Francis  A.* 

Moore,  Austin  D." 

Meyers,  Louis  A. 

Nicholas,  Jabez  W. 

Phillips,  Philip  A. 


Pearce,  John  R. 

Pearce,  Thomas   R. 

Race,  William  11. * 

Smith,  George  W. 
Schlamp,  Charles 

Stevens,  Lucius 
Sherman,  Julius  * 
Snow,  Charles  D.^ 

Seaman,  Frank  B.* 
Thompson,  Edwin  K. 
Van  iVorden,  George  E. 
Wisert,  William  J. 
Williams,  William.  W. 
Wikson,  Luke  S.* 
White,  Gustave  C* 


AI'l'KN'DIX. 


xin 


COMPANY   "  K." 


KlKSl     LiKl  f., 

W.M.  J.    ^r(  KKI.VKY. 


FTkn'rv  U.  Smuii, 
Chari.ks  II.  Wilson,* 

Oko.  E.  Hi  nkv, 

Fkank   ROWI.KV, 


CaI'TAIN, 

w.M.  R.  c;kak. 


Sp;c  (im)   I,ii.;u'|-. , 

W.M.    II.   MARSHALL. 


Si;k(;k.\N7s, 
W.M.    K.    MoKRIS. 


(-'|IK]'UN.\I..S, 


Fkank  R.  (;kee.\, 
Kkki)  Nash. 

He.VRV    [.   Cl  .MMINCS, 
.|f>H\    I'.    IJaRK. 


Allen,  H. 

BLshop,  Frank 

Bruck.s,  F.  M. 

liane,  Geo. 

Baker,  Jacob  * 

Hlaiivelt,    fas. 
Cosgrove,  Nicholas 
Chevalier,  T.  H.  W.* 
Cohen,  Jos. 
Clements,  Henry 
Codling,  \Vm. 


PRIVATES. 
Fdge,  H.  L. 
Fitzroy,  Jas. 
Fricke,  Win.* 
Filan,  Luke 
(!iaf,  An<Iievv 
Gough,  George** 
Ilege,  Andrew. 
Innott,  Jos. 
Lord,  Thos. 
Leu-ery,  .Sani'l  * 
Larkin,  F:d\v'd 
-Madigan,  .Matthew  * 


Mason,  (Jeorge  * 
Mills,  W,  H.* 
Nichols.  Chas.  M. 
Norwood,  Geo. 
I'ierce,  R.  J.* 
Raymond,  Jas. 
Kccd,  John* 
Wilks,  Dan'l  W. 
Wilson,  Chas.* 
Welsh,  Chas. ' 
\oung,  John  |. 


